Webster v. WXYZ

Plaintiffs brought this action against the defendant television station, for negligently maintaining a dangerous condition on its premises which allegedly occasioned the physical injuries to the person of plaintiff Edith Webster. A five-day jury trial in the circuit court resulted in a verdict in favor of plaintiff Edith Webster in the amount of $75,000 and in favor of plaintiff Forrest Webster in the amount of $25,000. The order of judgment for the plaintiffs was entered on October 11, 1973; on October 29, 1973, defendant filed a motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict and/or a new…