Apostle v. Prince

Pope, Judge.

Plaintiff-appellant initiated this suit to recover damages to his automobile which resulted from a collision allegedly caused by defendant-appellee’s negligent driving. Damages were sought only for the permanent impairment in value of plaintiffs automobile and for loss of use while it was being repaired. Damages for the cost of repairs were not sought because they had been paid by plaintiff’s insurance company and in turn recovered from defendant’s insurance company. Following the presentation of plaintiff’s evidence the trial court directed a verdict in favor of defendant from…