Henderson v. Kansas Power & Light Co.

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Price, J.:

The only question in this case is whether the verdict of the jury is so grossly inadequate as to compel the granting of a new trial — and, if so, should the new trial be limited to the question of damages only — or be granted generally as to all issues.

For reasons hereafter stated, the court is of the opinion that fundamental justice requires the granting of a new trial — and that it be generally as to all issues.

The action was to recover damages for severe and permanent injuries sustained by plaintiff as the result of burns and electrical…