Geckler v. Samuelson

SPECIAL TERM OPINION

WOZNIAK, Chief Judge.

FACTS

Appellant Bruce Geckler sued respondent Stephen Samuelson for personal injuries arising out of an automobile accident. A jury determined Samuelson was 90 percent at fault and Geckler was 10 percent at fault and awarded Geckler $47,655. The trial court reduced the award for Geckler’s fault and deducted no-fault benefits previously paid. See Minn.Stat. § 65B.51, subd. 1 (1986). On November 14, 1988, a judgment was entered against Samuelson for $29,613.62 together with interest, costs and disbursements.

Geckler subsequently moved to amend the…