Tyree v. Berry

RUSSELL, Judge.

Robert and Rhonda Tyree were involved in an automobile accident with Charles Berry, resulting in their filing a complaint alleging physical injury, property damage, pain and suffering, and emotional distress. The parties stipulated to the Tyrees’ damages of $1,000 in future medical bills, $1,500 in past medical expenses, $100 in lost wages, and $2,500 in property damage, for a total of $5,100. The jury returned a verdict for $6,100.

The Tyrees filed a motion for additur or, in the alternative, for a new trial. The motion was denied as a matter of law when it had been pending for…