Decker v. Schumacher

The only question here for decision is whether the jurors were coerced by the court into rendering a verdict, as a result of which a new trial should he granted.

This is a damage suit arising out of a collision between two automobiles, As usual, the essential issues of fact submitted to the jury were whether the defendant was guilty of negligence and, if so, whether plaintiff Chester A. Decker was guilty of contributory negligence. Testimony was received from witnesses for each of the parties, the conflicting testimony disclosed the usual sharp issues of fact, and the casB was submitted to the…