Suhor v. Gusse

BEER, Judge.

Though a number of issues are fairly stated and vigorously argued by able counsel for appellant, such contentions may be essentially mooted and, for all practical purposes, obviated by a finding on our part that the quantum awarded by the jury (and sustained by the trial judge’s refusal to grant an additur) does not constitute an abuse of the trial court’s discretion.

Accordingly, we turn first to that consideration.

Mr. Suhor experienced a back injury in a typical rear-end automobile collision, and appellee’s legal responsibility for the damages incurred is not at issue here.

The…