Cammer v. Atlantic Coast Line R.

StukES, Justice:

Respondent, who is a young woman about twenty-four, recovered against appellants verdict and judgment for $25,-000.00 actual damages and $5,000.00 punitive damages in this personal injury action. The appeal is from adverse rulings upon timely motions in the trial court for nonsuit, directed verdict, new trial and judgment non obstante veredicto.

The present husband of respondent was an enlisted man in the navy and on leave in Charleston to marry her. The wedding was set for Feb. 8, 1946 and on the night.of Feb. 6 they were engaged in making arrangements for the event and in his…