Mulvena v. Alexander

November 20, 1933, defendant’s automobile bumped the rear of plaintiff’s car which she was driving. She was a school teacher and on her way to school, accompanied by a friend. The collision did not overturn her automobile but drove it slightly ahead and caused injuries to the car amounting to only $27.23. She brought this suit to recover damages for personal injuries and cost of repairs to her car. She had verdict for $27.23, the damage to the car, and asked for and was refused a new trial.

Upon review she contends that the verdict was contrary to the great weight of the evidence, the damages…