Nelson v. Petrone

This civil action to recover damages for personal injuries was brought by the plaintiff, Joseph Nelson, on his own behalf and in his capacity as “next friend” of his son, Theodore Nelson. The case was tried to a jury in Superior Court. Following a verdict for the defendant, Deborah Petrone, the Superior Court justice granted the plaintiffs’ motion for a new trial on all counts. The defendant now appeals.

The injury to plaintiff Theodore Nelson (Teddy) occurred in October of 1970, during an altercation between himself, defendant (Deborah), and Teddy’s older brother, Joseph (hereinafter referred…