Peak v. Rhyno

The assigned errors are: (1) That the verdict is not supported by the evidence, is contrary to the evidence, and is the result of passion and prejudice; (2) that it is a quotient verdict; and (3) that it is excessive.

I. The appellant is a widower. After the death of his wife, the appellee's wife, before her marriage, had been employed by appellant as housekeeper. Appellant had two daughters at home at that time. After the marriage of the daughters, and after appellee was married, the latter and his wife lived in the house, and appellant boarded with them. This arrangement began in the fall of…