VIRGINIA CHANCE v. Lawry's, Inc.

Plaintiff, Virginia Chance, was awarded a unanimous verdict of $15,000 against defendants Lawry’s, Inc., a restaurant, John Krenz, its manager, and Donald F. Shaw, the general contractor who was engaged in remodeling the premises. Defendants appeal from the judgment entered on this verdict, and from the order denying their motions for judgment notwithstanding the verdict. The same jury also returned a verdict against Alfred Chance, husband of Virginia, on his cause of action seeking to recover “damages for loss of consortium and services.” He has not appealed from this adverse judgment.

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