Hartman v. Miller

Argued October 4, 1940. This is an action by a business visitor against the owner of a building brought to recover damages for personal injuries. The case was submitted to a jury which found a verdict for the plaintiff. The defendant filed a motion for judgment n.o.v. and plaintiff filed a motion for a new trial. Defendant's motion was refused and plaintiff's motion for a new trial was granted on the sole ground that the verdict was inadequate. Defendant has appealed. We are of the opinion that judgment should be entered for the defendant.

The plaintiff, a salesman, was sitting in a waiting…