McInnis v. St. Louis-Southern, Inc.

Action for personal injuries. An automobile driven by plaintiff collided with a truck owned by John Oertli but driven by him in the service of St. Louis-Southern, Inc. Defendants admitted liability. The issue of damages was submitted to a jury. Judgment for $10,000 and defendant St. Louis-Southern, Inc., appealed.

The evidence for plaintiff tended to show that prior to the collision plaintiff was in good health, except an impairment of his hearing due to catarrhal condition. Plaintiff claimed serious injuries, including injury to ears. Defendant claimed no serious injury. Plaintiff had been…