Murphy v. Wilson

This is an appeal from an order granting respondents a new trial upon the issues of damages only.

Virgil Murphy and his two minor children, Sheril Le and Janice Kae, brought an action against Corwin B. Wilson for personal injuries and property damage arising out of an automobile accident. The plaintiffs claimed general damages as follows: Sheril Le, $7,500; Janice Kae, $5,000; Virgil, $55,000. Virgil Murphy claimed special damages substantially as follows: $50 for repair of his car; $90 for loss of use of his car; $10 for medical services for the children; $392 for medical services; $1,000 for…