Bergman v. Hedges

This is a personal injury action arising out of an automobile collision. A jury returned a verdict for the defendant on which the court entered judgment. Plaintiff appeals from the denial of her motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict or for a new trial.

The issues presented for review are: (a) whether or not the court erred in allowing counsel for plaintiff to withdraw; (b) whether or not the court abused its discretion by assigning the matter for trial; and (c) whether or not the jury’s verdict was against a clear preponderance of the evidence.

On March 4, 1960, at about 8:00 a. m.,…