Meek v. Miller

JOHNSON, District Judge.

This is a civil action to recover damages for personal injuries alleged to have been caused by the negligent operation of defendant’s automobile. The case was tried before the court and jury, and a verdict rendered for the defendant. Plaintiff now moves for a new trial.

On July 24, 1937, automobiles driven by plaintiff and defendant collided head-on upon a highway near State College, Pennsylvania. The accident occurred about the middle of the afternoon during the course of a heavy rainstorm. Each party charged negligence.

Plaintiff has assigned eleven reasons for a new…