New England Tree Expert Co. v. United Electric Railways Co.
Superior Court of Rhode Island
1Opinion of the CourtFrost, J.
Heard on plaintiff’s and defendant’s motions for new trial after verdict for plaintiff for $168.85.
Plaintiff contends that the damages are inadequate; that they should have been $308.85. It prays that the Court raise the verdict to the latter amount *48and if that be not done that a new trial be granted on damages only.
For plaintiff: Edward W. Lincoln. For defendant: Clifford Whipple, Frank McGee.
The motion of defendant is based upon the usual grounds.
From the evidence it appeared that on the morning of April 16, 1930, an electric car belonging to the defendant was proceeding easterly on Warren…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- James v. MoreyIllinois Supreme Court · 1867
- Ellerson Floral Co. v. Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Co.Court of Appeals of Virginia · 1928
- Frauenthal v. MortonSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1921