Gilbert Ex Rel. Hon v. Kinnaird

This is an action at law brought by Paul Gilbert, a minor aged 10 years, by his next friend against Jeff Kinnaird for damages from personal injuries received in a collision between an automobile .allegedly negligently- operated by defendant and a car in which plaintiff was riding. Upon the question of liability the evidence was in sharp conflict. As to the nature and extent of plaintiff’s injuries the record is without dispute.

The items of damage pleaded and submitted to the jury were $2,500 for permanent injuries, and $7,000 for past and future pain and suffering.

After the accident plaintiff…