Gonzalez v. Hoffman

On December 24, 1959, the car which plaintiff was driving was hit from behind by a car driven by defendant and was pushed into the car ahead of him. In July 1961 plaintiff commenced this action claiming damages for property loss and personal injuries. Defendant admitted liability and the trial proceeded solely on the issue of damages. The jury returned a verdict for $2,000 and plaintiff has appealed.

Four issues are raised on appeal; the first is that defense counsel’s conduct and argument were of such inflammatory character as to deprive plaintiff of a fair trial and so constituted reversible…