Lynch v. Scalia

BARD, District Judge.

Plaintiff filed a motion for a new trial because of inadequacy of the verdict. Defendant filed a motion to set aside the verdict in favor of the plaintiff and to have judgment entered in accordance with his motion for a directed verdict as provided by Rule 50(b) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, 28 U.S.C.A. following section 723c.

The administratrix of Frederick A. Lynch instituted an action to recover damages as a result of his death when struck by a truck owned by defendant. The case was tried before a jury and resulted in a verdict for the plaintiff. Defendant…