Parker v. Chew

BOARDMAN, Judge.

Appellant-plaintiff sued appellees-de-fendants for damages resulting from an automobile accident. The appellees denied negligence, and alleged that the appellant was guilty of contributory negligence. A jury returned its verdict for the appellant.

The appellees filed post-trial motions: (1) for a new trial, and (2) for judgment non obstante veredicto alleging eight grounds in support of the motions. After proper hearing, the trial judge granted the motion for new trial, specifically as to grounds five and six of the motion, that are set out in full:

5. There was no legal basis…