Newcomer v. Weyerhaeuser Company

—Geraldine C. Newcomer appeals from a judgment entered on a jury verdict. Weyerhaeuser cross-appeals from the denial of a motion for remittitur for excessive damages.

Issues

1. Where a jury returns a defective verdict which is sent back for reconsideration, may its deliberation be restricted to considering only one portion of the verdict, or does the entire verdict remain under the jury's control?

2. Should a motion for remittitur be granted where there is no evidence to support the jury's damage award?

Facts

Gary Newcomer was severely and permanently injured on June 8, 1973, when he fell…