Arkansas Amusement Corporation v. Ward

A majority of the court are reducing the verdicts or reversing and remanding this cause for a new trial on the ground that each verdict ivas excessive. The verdict in favor of Fay Ward was for $34,500 for personal injuries. The verdict in favor of Wa.yman Ward, her husband, was for $5,000 for expenses following his wife’s injuries and expenses he will have to incur in the future on account of her injuries and for damages to his automobile. The verdict in favor of Melba Bryant was for $1,000 on account of personal injuries she received.

It is admitted by appellants that there is substantial…