Tonik v. Apex Garages, Inc.

Opinion by

Mr. Justice Eagen,

' On January 21, 1963; Miss Frances Tonik was injured when she fell while walking on the public sidewalk located in front of the business premises of Apex Garages, Inc. (Apex), on Broad Street in Philadelphia. She suéd Apex for damages, and at'trial was awarded a verdict of $20,000 by the jury. Apex filed'motions for,judgme¡nt notwithstanding the verdict or, in the al tentative, a new trial. The court below denied the motion for judgment n.o.v., but directed that Miss Tonik file a remittitur in the sum of $10,000 or suffer a new trial. Miss Tonik refused to file…