Noll v. City of Bozeman

Plaintiffs appeal from a jury award of damages resulting from an automobile accident.

Plaintiffs were injured on August 17, 1973, when a street pavement roller operated by Bates in the scope of his employment by the City of Bozeman struck the back of a parked car in which plaintiffs were sitting. Defendants admitted liability. The sole issue at the trial was the amount of damages to be awarded plaintiffs.

The jury returned a verdict of $800 for Noll and $1,100 for Keneady. Both plaintiffs appeal, claiming the awards are inadequate. They both claim injuries to their back and neck. In addition,…