Atz v. Goss

This is a personal injury action brought by the plaintiff, a passenger in defendant Jay B. Jans’ automobile, against both Jans and defendant Sol Goss, the driver of the automobile which collided with Jans’ car. A jury verdict of $20,000 was rendered against both defendants. Both defendants appeal.

Defendant Jans contends that the court erred in refusing to grant his motions for a directed verdict or judgment notwithstanding the verdict (n.o.v.) and that the verdict as to him is against the manifest weight of the evidence. Defendant Goss contends that the court erred in allowing the plaintiff’s…