Heflin v. Swenson

Plaintiff had a verdict. Defendant moved in the alternative for judgment notwithstanding or a new trial. From the order granting defendant judgment notwithstanding the verdict, plaintiff appeals.

A motor truck owned and driven by defendant came in contact with plaintiff in the afternoon of May 22, last year, causing injuries for which she obtained the verdict. The action was based upon defendant’s alleged negligent operation of the truck. The answer contained a general denial and the affirmative defense of plaintiff’s contributory negligence. The defense last mentioned was submitted to the…