Latta v. Taber

STANLEY, Commissioner.

In this automobile accident case the verdict for the plaintiff, Albert W. Latta, was for $1,973.10 without itemizing the damages. The plaintiff’s appeal from the judgment rests on the point that the jury disregarded the instructions in that it allowed him only special damages and none for pain and suffering, which were clearly proved to have been great.

By the instruction, the court authorized a maximum verdict for pain and suffering of $5,000; for physician and hospital expenses incurred, $74.50; for such similar expenses that' might be incurred in the future, if the…