Reiss v. Howard Johnson's, Inc.
Court of Appeals of Georgia
1Opinion of the Court
Deen, Judge.
1. The law infers bodily pain and suffering from personal injuries. Pittman v. West, 95 Ga. App. 149 (97 SE2d 387). One disabled by a personal injury resulting from negligence is entitled to nominal damages for loss of time although there is no definite evidence of its value. City of Greensboro v. McGibbony, 93 Ga. 672 (20 SE 37). And where a legal right has been invaded, the party may recover nominal damages although the actual damage or injury is minimal. Williams v. Harris, 207 Ga. 576 (63 SE2d 386). Whether the injuries as to which the plaintiff testified, and which became…
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