Jay Nuckolls Truck Line, Inc. v. Stephens

This action was brought for $52,650.00 ■damages and for $497.82 burial expense, and for costs.

The answer of the defendant was in fact a general denial. At the conclusion of the evidence, which was conflicting, the jury returned a general verdict for plaintiff for $500.00.

The plaintiff filed a motion for new trial alleging misconduct of the jury; inadequate damages appearing to have been given under the influence of passion or prejudice; that the verdict is not sustained by sufficient evidence and is contrary to law; that the verdict is contrary to and in disregard of the court’s instructions;…