Ostrowski v. Mockridge

Thomas Gallagher, Justice.

Two actions, one by Lucille M. Ostrowski and one by Albin I. Ostrowski, her husband, for damages arising out of an automobile accident which occurred June 30, 1948. Defendant admitted responsibility for the accident, and the only issue for determination was the extent of damages sustained by each plaintiff.

The cases were tried together. The jury returned a verdict for Lucille M. Ostrowski in the sum of $12,000 for injuries sustained, and $3,000 for Albin I. Ostrowski covering damages to automobile, loss of wife’s services, and medical expenses paid or incurred. This…