Riley v. Richards

Plaintiff appeals as of right from a judgment non obstante veredicto which vacated a jury verdict of $265,500 in favor of plaintiff in this dramshop action. We reverse and order reinstatement of the jury’s verdict.

This case arises out of an automobile collision which occurred on November 7, 1979, when plaintiffs automobile was rear-ended by a vehicle operated by defendant James Richards. Palmiter Recreation, Inc. operated a tavern known as Fort Park Bar and Recreation and is named as a defendant in this action under the Michigan dramshop act, MCL 436.22; MSA 18.993. Plaintiff alleges that…