Legal Opinion

Shuster v. Jaffola & Mark, Inc.

Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas, Philadelphia County

Decided March 20, 1935No. 7790Published

1Opinion of the Court

MacNeille, J.,

This case was tried before a jury and a verdict rendered in favor of the plaintiff for the sum of $750. Defendant has moved for judgment n. o. v. and plaintiff has filed a motion for a new trial.

Plaintiff’s motion for a new trial is based on the ground of inadequacy of verdict. The injuries to the plaintiff were serious, entailed a great amount of pain and suffering. Although he was incapacitated for a long time, he received his pay, but his medical expenses and things incidental thereto amounted to $417.90.

We think the verdict was inadequate and on this ground the plaintiff…

2Cases cited33 opinions

  1. Haugh v. Harris Bros. Amusement Co.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1934
  2. Hoffner Et Ux. v. BergdollSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1932
  3. Davis v. EdmondsonSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1918
  4. Conboy v. Osage Tribe No. 113Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1926
  5. John v. Reick-Mcjunkin Dairy Co.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1924

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