Gelfand v. Strohecker, Inc.

WEICK, District Judge.

These cases were consolidated, and tried before a jury, resulting in verdicts in favor of the plaintiffs (Rose Gelfand for $10,000, Harvey Gelfand, a minor for $3,500 and Judy Gelfand, a minor for $1,000).

Written interrogatories were submitted by the Court to the jury under Rule 49(b) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, 28 U.S.C.A., which were answered as follows:

“Interrogatory No. 1.

“Was the defendant negligent? If so, of what did it consist? Answer. Yes. Not using due caution considering weather conditions of the highway.”

“Interrogatory No. 2.

“Was Herman Gelfand…