Legal Opinion

Paul v. Hodd

Wisconsin Supreme Court

Decided December 6, 1955PublishedCited by 11 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtFairchild, C. J.

The jury found Gerald Plodd causally negligent as to the management and control of his automobile, and in failing to exercise the skill and judgment in its operation which he possessed. There is credible evidence which, when reasonably viewed, fairly admits an inference supporting the jury’s findings. That being true, neither the trial court nor this court has authority to change the jury’s findings. Auster v. Zaspel, 270 Wis. 368, 71 N. W. (2d) 417.

Appellants urge that the trial court erred in refusing to include in the verdict the appellants’ proposed question on assumption of risk by the…

2Cases cited3 opinions

  1. Auster v. ZaspelWisconsin Supreme Court · 1955
  2. Ptak v. KuetemeyerWisconsin Supreme Court · 1924
  3. Wisconsin-Minnesota Light & Power Co. v. Railroad CommissionWisconsin Supreme Court · 1924

3Cited by11 opinions

  1. Giese v. Montgomery Ward, Inc.Wisconsin Supreme Court · 1983
  2. Jost v. Dairyland Power CooperativeWisconsin Supreme Court · 1969
  3. Leatherman v. GarzaWisconsin Supreme Court · 1968
  4. D. R. W. Corporation v. CordesWisconsin Supreme Court · 1974
  5. Lueck v. City of JanesvilleWisconsin Supreme Court · 1973

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