Automatic Merchandisers, Inc. v. Ward

OPINION

Automatic Merchandisers appeals from a judgment awarding respondent $75,000 in personal injury damages. Appellant raises several assignments of error, two of which we address. Appellant contends that the trial court erred: (1) by refusing to instruct the jury on respondent’s obligation to mitigate her damages, and (2) by denying a motion to alter or amend judgment because the verdict was excessive. Each of the issues being without merit, we affirm.

In July 1977, respondent, Lura Ward, was a passenger in a vehicle operated by Mrs. Gloria Correll. The Correll vehicle was struck with…