Batten v. Michel

Nicholas Michel and his wife, appellees, sued Robert Batten, appellant, for damages resulting from an automobile accident. The claims included damages for physical injuries to Mr. Michel and to his automobile and for injuries to the couple’s marital relationship. At the conclusion of the case,-the court reserved ruling on the plaintiffs’ motions for a directed verdict and submitted the case to the jury. The jury decided that both parties were negligent and found for the defendant. Subsequent to the trial, a hearing was held on the plaintiffs’ motions for judgments n.o.v. or in the alternative…