Carmichael v. Bettendorf Axle Co.
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Scott District Court. — Hon. A. J. House, Judge. Appeal from the order of the court granting defendant a new trial.
1Opinion of the CourtGaynor, J.
1. New teial : excessive verdict : option to remit or new trial: power of court. — This action is brought by the plaintiff as administrator of the estate of one Herbert 1. Henry to recover damages for injuries resulting in death. There was a trial to a jury and a verdict for the plaintiff for $11,000. Defendant filed a motion for a new trial based on several distinct grounds, among which it alleged that the verdict was excessive. Upon the submission of the motion, the court made the following finding, and ordered:
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2Cases cited10 opinions
- Whitehead v. . KennedyNew York Court of Appeals · 1877
- Doyle v. DixonMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1867
- Kinsey v. WallaceCalifornia Supreme Court · 1868
- Doran v. Cedar Rapids & Marion City Railway Co.Supreme Court of Iowa · 1902
- Collins v. City of Council BluffsSupreme Court of Iowa · 1872
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- Christensen v. DES MOINES STILL COLLEGE OF O. & S.Supreme Court of Iowa · 1957
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