Guptill v. Roemer

There are two issues presented on this appeal, viz.:(1) Was the order for a new trial timely made within the provisions of sec. 270.49 (1), Stats., and,(2) Was there an abuse of discretion on the part of the trial court ordering a new trial in the interest of justice ?

The verdict was returned on March 19, 1954, and on May 10, 1954, the learned trial judge filed in the office of the clerk of court his written decision on motions after verdict stating his conclusion that a new trial should be granted on all issues in the interest of justice. The decision also stated that counsel for the…