Legal Opinion

Burlison v. Janssen

Wisconsin Supreme Court

Decided April 12, 1966PublishedCited by 20 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtBeilfuss, J.

The issues involved on this appeal are whether there is any evidence to support the jury finding of negligence in management and control on the part of Burlison, whether the trial court erred in denying respondents’ motion to reduce the damages for personal injuries, and whether the trial court erred in denying respondents’ motion to reduce the damages for lost wages to none.

The rules invoked by this court in reviewing jury findings are clear and not disputed.

“The rule is well established that a verdict or a finding of a jury will not be set aside or disturbed, ‘if there is any credible…

2Cases cited18 opinions

  1. Moritz v. Allied American Mutual Fire InsuranceWisconsin Supreme Court · 1965
  2. Dickman v. SchaefferWisconsin Supreme Court · 1960
  3. Zweifel v. Milwaukee Automobile Mutual InsuranceWisconsin Supreme Court · 1965
  4. Bleyer v. GrossWisconsin Supreme Court · 1963
  5. Olson v. SiordiaWisconsin Supreme Court · 1964

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3Cited by20 opinions

  1. Ostreng v. LowreyWisconsin Supreme Court · 1968
  2. Young v. Anaconda American Brass Co.Wisconsin Supreme Court · 1969
  3. City of Cedarburg Light & Water Commission v. Allis-Chalmers Manufacturing Co.Wisconsin Supreme Court · 1967
  4. Bach v. Liberty Mutual Fire InsuranceWisconsin Supreme Court · 1967
  5. Leatherman v. GarzaWisconsin Supreme Court · 1968

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