Davis v. Sotomayer

Banke, Judge.

The appellee filed suit to recover for damages to her automobile which were allegedly caused by the appellant’s negligent operation of his automobile. The jury returned a verdict in her favor, and the appellant appeals the denial of his motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict.

The appellant contends that the trial court erred in denying his motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict since the appellee’s recovery ($978.20) exceeded the difference in market value of the automobile before and after the accident ($700).

The evidence was undisputed that the value of the…