Romann v. Bender

1 Reported in 252 N.W. 80. Action to recover damages sustained by the plaintiff in a collision between his automobile and the automobile of the defendant. The defendant counterclaimed for injuries sustained by himself and damages to his auto in the collision. The plaintiff had a verdict for $6,000. The court denied defendant's motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict or a new trial, and he appeals. Error in respect of the counterclaim is not pressed.

1. There was no motion to direct a verdict at the close of the testimony. The statute intends such a motion as a condition to a subsequent…