Herman v. Shandor

Opinion

COAKLEY, J.

We first consider procedural questions involved in this appeal. On May 21, 1968, a jury returned a verdict of $47,000 in appel lant’s action for personal injuries. When the verdict was entered, the respondent, at the court’s suggestion, made an oral motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict and for a new trial. Both motions were granted. On May 24, respondent filed a formal written notice of intention to move (1) for judgment notwithstanding the verdict, and (2) for a new trial. The motions were accompanied by points and authorities, and the hearing on the motions was…