Smith v. Halstead

Plaintiffs appeal from an order granting a motion for a new trial after judgment had been entered in their favor in an action instituted to recover damages resulting from an automobile accident.

Chronology

1. May 5, 1943, judgment was entered in favor of plaintiff Evelyn Paddock Smith for the sum of $2,500, and in favor of plaintiff Charles B. Paddock for the sum of $3,000 against defendants.

2. December 16, 1946, defendants filed notice of intention to move for a new trial.

3. January 3, 1947, the motion for a new trial was denied.

4. January 10, 1947, a motion to vacate the order of January 3,…