Hall v. Akers

By Judge William H. Ledbetter, Jr.

In a post-verdict motion, the plaintiff asks the court to set aside the jury verdict, or to require additur, on the ground that the award reflects only the plaintiffs proven “specials” and ignores other elements of damages established by the evidence.

Facts

This personal injury case arises out of an automobile accident on Route 3 in Spotsylvania County on October 17,1994. The defendant struck the rear of the plaintiíf s vehicle causing relatively minor property damage. The plaintiff was not transported to a hospital from the scene. However, when she began to…