Izzo v. Zera

This is an appeal from a judgment in favor of plaintiff Christopher Izzo against defendant L. Walter Zera in the sum of $35,000 based upon the verdict of a jury. The action was instituted by plaintiff for personal injuries and a counterclaim was filed by defendant for personal injuries as a result of the accident. On appeal in this court, defendant makes two basic contentions: first, that the verdict and judgment are against the manifest weight of the evidence and, second, that the verdict is so excessive as to require a new trial.

While the evidence of witnesses was conflicting, the record…