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SLATTERY v. LOFY

No. 163.

45 Wis.2d 155 (1969)

172 N.W.2d 341

SLATTERY, Respondent, v. LOFY and another, Appellants.

Supreme Court of Wisconsin.

Decided December 2, 1969.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

For the appellants there was a brief by Douglas, Bailey & Waggoner of Spooner, and oral argument by Paul H. Waggoner.

For the respondent there was a brief by Doar, Drill & Norman of New Richmond, and oral argument by James A. Drill.

BEILFUSS, J.

The issues are:

1. Did the trial court err in directing the verdict in favor of the plaintiff as to liability?

2. Is the jury award of $10,000 for personal injuries excessive?

3. Did the trial court err in permitting inquiry into the nature of defendant Lofy's prior criminal traffic conviction for impeachment purposes?

"A case should be taken from the jury and a verdict directed against a party:

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