American Paper Stock Co. v. Howard

This is a personal injury action arising from a vehicle collision. Trial was before a jury, which found all special issues favorably to plaintiff L. M. Howard. The trial court granted defendant American Paper Stock Company’s motion for judgment non obstante veredicto and entered judgment that plaintiff take nothing. The court of civil appeals reversed and rendered judgment for plaintiff. 523 S.W.2d 744.

The jury verdict, finding damages totaling $109,072.06, was returned on July 24, 1974. The defendant’s motion for judgment n. o. v. was granted, and the trial court’s judgment for the defendant…