Finch v. Conley

DAVIS, Commissioner.

John C. Conley obtained a verdict for $10,000 for alleged personal injuries sustained by him in an automobile accident. On this appeal two points are urged for reversal: (1) that the verdict is palpably excessive, and (2) the injection of hability insurance into the evidence was prejudicial.

We deem it unnecessary to decide the first question presented, as we have concluded that there is merit in the second one. The appellee had been examined by Dr. Thomas Rothrock Miller at the instance of the liability insurance carrier of the appellants. There was substantial question…