Mann v. Broussard

HOOD, Judge.

This is an action for damages for personal injuries sustained by plaintiff, Louis B. Mann, as the result of a rear-end motor vehicle collision. The case was tried by jury, and pursuant to a verdict of the jury judgment was rendered by the trial court in favor of plaintiff, awarding him the sum of $1,000.00. Plaintiff has appealed, contending that the award was inadequate.

The sole issue presented on this appeal is whether the award made by the trial court to plaintiff should be increased.

The accident occurred about 8:00 a. m. on February 18, 1964, in the City of Lafayette.…