GARCIA v. SAMSON'S INC.


10 Wis.2d 515 (1960)

GARCIA and wife, Appellants, v. SAMSON'S, INC., Respondent.

Supreme Court of Wisconsin.

June 7, 1960.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

For the appellants there was a brief by Howard & Burns, attorneys, and James G. Howard of counsel, all of Milwaukee, and oral argument by James G. Howard.

For the respondent there was a brief by Arnold, Philipp & Murray, attorneys, and James P. O'Neill of counsel, all of Milwaukee, and oral argument by Mr. O'Neill.


BROADFOOT, J.

Preliminary to the signing and entry of the order appealed from, the trial court prepared a lengthy memorandum opinion in which he carefully reviewed the pleadings, the testimony, and the applicable Wisconsin decisions. It was the opinion of the trial court that the damages awarded were grossly excessive and showed that the jury was actuated by passion and prejudice that permeated the entire verdict.

The testimony showed that Mrs. Garcia was...

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