Yellow Cab Operating Co. v. Cord

This is an action wherein both parties by their respective pleadings seek damages for personal injuries and property damage caused by collision of their automobiles.

Plaintiff recovered a verdict for $4,000, but on motion for new trial the court ordered a remittitur and reduced the sum to $2,600. The defendants appeal.

Defendants say the verdict as modified is excessive, and that the trial court erred in permitting the jury to assess damages for future pain and suffering.

It is insisted in this behalf that according to the evidence plaintiff’s actual damage could not have exceeded $569.70, and…