Phelan v. Superior Court

Supreme Court of California · Decided 1950-05-09

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GIBSON, C. J. Petitioner recovered a judgment against George O’Brien in the sum of $2,000 pursuant to a jury’s verdict in an action for personal injuries. On O’Brien’s motion for a new trial the following order was made: “Motion for new trial denied. Judgment reduced to $1,250.” No appeal was taken from either the judgment or the order, and, after the time for appeal had expired, petitioner instituted this proceeding for a writ…

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