Kinsman v. Panek

In reviewing a trial court’s order following motions after verdict, whether it sustains or sets aside a jury’s verdict the same test is to be applied on appeal, namely:

“. . . that when there is any credible evidence which, under any reasonable view, fairly admits of an inference that supports the jury’s finding, neither the trial court nor this court should change the jury’s finding.” Rodenkirch v. Johnson (1960), 9 Wis. 2d 245, 248, 101 N. W. 2d 83.

Frequently, on appeal, the court’s decision on motions after verdict has been attacked by an appellant who seeks to set aside a verdict which has…