Ross v. Richardson

This negligence action, tried without a jury, resulted in a six-cent damage award for the plaintiff. Defendant admitted she had driven into the rear of plaintiff’s vehicle but contested the amount of damages alleged by plaintiff at trial level. Plaintiff appeals the six-cent award on the basis that it was clearly inadequate.

It is elementary that credibility of witnesses, resolution of factual conflicts and the weight accorded the testimony of witnesses rests with the trier of fact (Erickson v. Soyars [1959], 356 Mich 64; Graham v. Thorman [1958], 354 Mich 629) and that findings of fact will…