Daniel v. Smith

Adams, Judge.

Malcolm Smith sued Matthew W. Daniel for personal injuries arising from an automobile collision. The jury returned a verdict in favor of Smith and awarded damages of $2,901 for medical expenses; $6,695 for pain and suffering; and $18,000 for attorney fees and expenses of litigation. On appeal, Daniel claims the trial court erred in (1) allowing Smith to present evidence of his litigation expenses; (2) its jury charge on attorney fees and expenses of litigation; (3) admitting an exhibit listing Smith’s attorney fees and expenses of litigation; (4) refusing to give Daniel’s…