Biedron v. Quincannon

The trial court in the instant case directed a verdict for plaintiff, Geraldine Biedron, finding defendant, Lawrence Edward Quincannon, guilty of wilful and wanton misconduct. The jury in the cause, consequently, determined only the question of damages.

The facts are undisputed. Defendant Lawrence Edward Quincannon met plaintiff Geraldine Biedron in a tavern on the evening of January 3, 1963. Following the consumption of a few bottles of beer, the couple went to a restaurant where they ate and defendant drank four cups of coffee. They then proceeded east along North Avenue with defendant…