Reynolds v. Bonderer

*42ORDER OVERRULING FREIGHT LINE’S MOTION FOR NEW TRIAL

SACHS, District Judge.

In this case a jury brought in a verdict in favor of a farmer and cattle owner who was alleged to have allowed his cattle to escape their enclosure and stray onto a public highway. Personal injuries were sustained by a truck driver who collided with and killed two black cattle of uncertain origin in the night time; property damage was suffered by the freight line owner. The cases were consolidated for trial. The freight line owner seeks a new trial.

The evidence in the case presented plaintiffs with an uphill battle.…