Biel v. Wolff

MR. PRESIDING JUSTICE STAMOS

delivered the opinion of the court.

Plaintiff, Thomas Biel, brought an action for damages for personal injuries resulting from the alleged negligent operation of a motor vehicle by defendant, Charles W. Wolff, who struck plaintiff, a pedestrian. The jury returned a verdict for defendant. Plaintiff filed motions for judgment notwithstanding the verdict on liability or in the alternative for a new trial. The court granted a new trial on the grounds that prejudicial errors were committed and the verdict was contrary to the weight of the evidence. Defendant filed a…