McClellan v. Fox

Opinion by

Mr. Justice Maxey,

Plaintiff sued defendant for damages arising from injuries alleged to have been received about 6:30 p. m., November 13, 1929, when she was struck by defendant’s automobile and seriously injured. After trial the jury rendered a verdict for the plaintiff in the sum of $15,375. This was subsequently reduced, upon the plaintiff filing a remittitur, to $10,000. Motions for judgment n. o. v. and for a new trial were refused. Defendant appealed.

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