GIRTZ v. OMAN


21 Wis.2d 504 (1963)

GIRTZ (Gertrude E.), Plaintiff and Respondent, v. OMAN and another, Defendants: CARRIERS INSURANCE EXCHANGE, Defendant and Appellant. GIRTZ (Robert H.), Plaintiff and Respondent, v. SAME, Defendants: SAME, Defendant and Appellant.

Supreme Court of Wisconsin.

November 26, 1963.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

For the appellant there were briefs by Petersen, Sutherland, Axley & Brynelson, and oral argument by Donald F. Mitchell, all of Madison.

For the respondent Getrtude E. Girtz there was a brief by Oldenburg & Peckham of Madison, and oral argument by Hugh F. Oldenburg.

For the respondent Robert H. Girtz there was a brief by Swingen, Stern. & Lenahan of Madison, and oral argument by E. M. Swinger.


BROWN, C. J.

The questions raised on appeal are:

(1) Whether there is any evidence that the accident caused loss of income to Girtz.

(2) Whether the trial court committed prejudicial error in permitting respondents to amend their complaints to include additional allegations of negligence.

(3) Whether the jury award of $14,917 to Gertrude Girtz is supported by evidence in the record.

(4) Whether a new trial should be ordered in the interest...

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