Smith v. Kenosha Auto Transport

MURRAY, Chief Judge.

After judgment in the sum of $180,- 000.00, based on a jury’s verdict, was entered in favor of plaintiff for personal injuries received in a collision between two trucks, the defendants move in the alternative for judgment notwithstanding the verdict or for a new trial. By agreement of counsel, the motion was submitted to the court upon written briefs without oral argument.

While various grounds for the motion are recited therein, it is clear from defendants’ brief that the sole question presented by the motion concerns the amount of the verdict. Defendants state in their…