LUPAK v. KARALEKAS


147 Conn. 432 (1960)

WALTER LUPAK v. GEORGE KARALEKAS

Supreme Court of Connecticut.

Decided June 14, 1960.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Samuel Engelman, for the appellant (defendant).

Louis M. Altman, for the appellee (plaintiff).

BALDWIN, C. J., KING, MURPHY, MELLITZ and SHEA, JS.


KING, J.

The plaintiff was seated in his car, awaiting a change in the traffic light, when the car was struck in the rear by one operated by the defendant. While the defendant filed what amounted to a general denial and a special defense alleging contributory negligence, he later orally admitted liability. The trial therefore was limited to a hearing in damages. The jury returned a verdict of $30,000. The defendant appealed...

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