Scholle v. Continental National American Group

The plaintiff recovered a judgment for damages in the amount of $30,000 for the accidental death of Rita M. Scholle who was insured against accidental death by the defendant. Defendant’s motions for judgment notwithstanding the verdict or in the alternative for a new trial were denied and defendant appeals. It contends that the evidence most favorable to the plaintiff did not prove that death was caused by an accident. In addition, defendant claims that the court committed reversible error in restricting cross-examination of plaintiff’s medical expert. There is no argument as to the…