PETERSON v. WESTERN CASUALTY & SURETY CO.


5 Wis.2d 535 (1958)

PETERSON, Respondent, v. WESTERN CASUALTY & SURETY COMPANY, Appellant.

Supreme Court of Wisconsin.

December 2, 1958.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

For the appellant there were briefs and oral argument by Frank L. Morrow of Eau Claire.

For the respondent there was a brief and oral argument by Donald L. Farr of Eau Claire.


FAIRCHILD, J.

Defendant challenges the judgment on these grounds: (1) The award of damages was excessive; (2) plaintiff's counsel made allegedly improper statements upon argument to the jury and the trial court did not take adequate measures to protect defendant from resulting prejudice; (3) plaintiff's counsel discussed the defense interposed by defendant with defendant's insured before defendant's counsel had the opportunity to do so; (4) the court did not correctly...

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