International Harvester Co. v. Sartain

This is an appeal in the nature of a writ of error from a jury verdict and judgment.

Suit was brought by Ira Sartain against the defendants, International Harvester Company, Virginia Engineering Company and Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division of the City of Memphis for personal injuries arising out of contact with a high voltage electric wire.

There was a verdict for $60,000 against the first two named defendants and a verdict of not guilty in favor of the third named defendant.

The trial judge suggested a remittitur of $20,000, which was accepted under protest and Ira Sartain has appealed…