Mazi v. McANLIS

Opinion by

Mr. Justice Allen M. Stearne,

These appeals are by two defendants from a judgment in a trespass action following a personal injury by automobile. It is contended that the court below erred in (1) striking off a directed verdict for defendants and granting a new trial, (2) its refusal of motions for judgment for defendant non obstante veredicto and (3) its refusal of defendants’ motion for new trial.

When the case was called for trial plaintiff did not appear, although his record counsel was present and acted. The trial judge directed a verdict for defendants, to which counsel…