Thompson v. Howe

The following issues are considered for determination:

1. Did the trial court err in granting a new trial on the issue of negligence ?

2. Is the plaintiff entitled to a new trial in the interests of justice by order of this court pursuant to sec. 251.09, Stats.?

8. Was the defendants’ second motion for judgment on the verdict properly denied ?

Order for New Trial

The plaintiff, Thompson, filed two written motions after verdict. The first motion requested that the court change the jury’s answers finding Thompson causally negligent and rule as a matter of law that the negligence of Howe was the sole…