Wilcox v. Schloner

Thomas Gallagher, Justice.

Action to recover damages for personal injuries, medical expenses, and loss of wages alleged to have been occasioned by defendant’s negligence in the operation of his automobile. At the trial, at the close of plaintiff’s testimony, defendant moved for a directed verdict, which was denied. At the close of all the testimony the motion was not renewed, and the case was submitted to the jury, which returned a verdict in favor of plaintiff on April 19, 1944.

The following day defendant moved for judgment notwithstanding the verdict or for a new trial. This motion was heard…