Legal Opinion
Berry v. Lake Erie & W. R. Co.
U.S. Circuit Court for the District of Indiana
Decided February 27, 1896No. 9,277PublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
BAKER, District Judge.
This was an action by Pearlie Berry, an infant of the age of seven years, by her next friend, Addie Berry, against the defendant, to recover damages for personal injuries resulting in the loss of her right leg below the knee. A trial was had, resulting in a verdict for her against the railroad company, assessing her damages at $1,100. The plaintiff asks the court to grant a new trial, solely on the ground that the damages are inadequate. No exception was taken to any ruling of the court during the trial, nor did either party except to any portion of the instructions…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- McDonald v. . WalterNew York Court of Appeals · 1869
- Whitney v. City of MilwaukeeWisconsin Supreme Court · 1886
- Bennett v. HobroCalifornia Supreme Court · 1887
- Robbins v. Hudson River RailroadThe Superior Court of New York City · 1860
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