Arvin v. Patterson

OPINION

WILSON, Justice.

Plaintiff recovered judgment for personal injuries against defendant on a jury verdict for $18,214. It was found defendant operated his automobile at an excessive speed in an improper lane while under the influence of intoxicating liquor, failing to keep a proper lookout; and that his negligence proximately caused the head-on collision and plaintiff’s injuries. There is no attack by defendant on liability findings.

Defendant’s points assail the damage issue on the grounds the evidence is inadequate to support submission of the elements of loss of earnings, loss of…