Gibbons v. Nichols

This action was tried by a District Court Judge over two days in September and October, 1991. Prior to trial a co-defendant, Michael Juskulski, settled plaintiffs claim against him, and a stipulation was offered on the record of the receipt in settlement of $20,000.00 and of the further receipt of $2,000.00 in Personal Injury Protection.

The judge made no specific findings of fact, but entered a general finding for the plaintiff against the defendant Charles E. Nichols and assessed damages in the sum of $13,000.00 plus costs and interest.

Defendant Nichols timely filed requests for rulings; two…