Hrabak v. Hummel

BARD, District Judge.

This was an action for personal injury sustained by plaintiff when struck by a motor vehicle allegedly belonging to the Monark Motor Freight System, Incorporated, and being operated upon its business. At the time of trial Monark was in bankruptcy and the trustee in bankruptcy was substituted as the defendant of record. The plaintiff sustained serious and permanent injuries for which the jury rendered a verdict in his favor in the amount of $12,500. The defendant has filed motions to set aside the judgment and to enter judgment in his favor or for a new trial.

At the outset…