Milbauer v. Transport Employes' Mutual Benefit Society

The dispositive issue on this appeal is whether the trial court’s findings of fact that Milbauer died a natural death is contrary to the great weight and clear preponderance of the evidence.

Plaintiff maintains that she submitted sufficient prima facie evidence to establish that the trauma sustained by her husband was a substantial factor in his demise. Although this may be true, it does not command a reversal. This court has often held that the findings of a trial court without a jury will not be upset on appeal unless they are contrary to the great weight and clear preponderance of the…