Hoffmann v. Lane

GRAY, J., pro tem.

Plaintiff brought this action to recover damages for personal injuries received by him as the result of the negligent operation by defendant Joe Brasesco of an auto truck owned by the defendant James Lane. The jury returned a verdict awarding plaintiff damages against defendant Brasesco-in the sum of $5,000 and against defendant Lane in the same amount. Upon plaintiff’s motion the court granted a new trial as to the defendant Brasesco upon the ground that the evidence was insufficient to justify the verdict.

Defendant Brasesco appeals from this order granting a new trial.…