Aguirre v. Reno

*286Opinion

ROTH, P. J.

In a jury trial, plaintiff James Aguirre obtained a verdict against defendant William E. Reno for personal injuries sustained when defendant’s 1965 Dodge struck plaintiff’s 1955 black Chevrolet on the Antelope Valley Freeway between 9:30 and 10 p.m. the evening of February 9, 1966.

After both sides had rested, but before the case went to the jury, the defendant (respondent herein) moved for a directed verdict. That motion was denied. Following a verdict for plaintiff (appellant herein) respondent moved for judgment notwithstanding the verdict and for a new trial. Both motions…