Pongonis v. Saab

In this case Pongonis alleges that, by reason of the negligence of Saab (an attorney), Pongonis realized only $3,000 cash in settlement of a contract action which had a value many times greater than this figure to Pongonis. At the close of Pongonis’ evidence before a Superior Court jury, the judge allowed Saab’s motion for a directed verdict. Pongonis appealed and this court ordered direct review on its own motion. Both parties have argued, we think correctly, that the precise issue is whether Pongonis’ case was fatally deficient because no expert testimony was adduced on the issue of Saab’s…