Koehler v. Kline

Appeal from an order of the district court denying defendant’s motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict or, in the alternative, for a new trial in an action in which plaintiff was awarded damages for personal injuries growing out of an automobile accident. Defendant’s principal claim of error is that the damages awarded are excessive.

Plaintiff, who was a 45-year-old farmer on the date of the injury, November 3, 1963, was engaged principally in the performance of general farm work, including dairy operations. In partnership with his brother, plaintiff also rented out farm machinery and…