Smith v. Pettit

Robert H. Dudley, Justice.

Appellant Guy Smith sought damages for an alleged permanent neck and back injury, loss of earnings and earning capacity, past and future pain and suffering, and past and future medical expenses as a result of a car wreck. His wife, appellant Lora Smith, additionally sought damages for loss of consortium. The jury assessed damages in the amount of $1,711.64, the amount of the medical bills. We affirm the judgment.

In the first point of appeal, appellant Guy Smith argues that the trial court abused its discretion in refusing to grant a new trial because of the…