Nichols v. Perryman

Willard Nichols filed this action against Stephen Glenn Perryman as a result of an automobile accident that occurred in March 1989. Following a jury trial, a verdict was returned for Nichols in the amount of $2,500. Nichols moved for a new trial based on the inadequacy of damages. The motion was denied. Nichols appeals.

On appeal Nichols questions the adequacy of the damages, an alleged evidentiary error by the trial court, and the constitutionality of the current law on additur. The only issue properly raised for our consideration is the adequacy of damages. In Alabama, the party who…