Litchfield v. Morris

This matter is before us on the appeals of appellants, city of Columbus and Tony Lee Morris, from the final judgments of the common pleas court.

Defendant Tony Morris appeals the decision of the common pleas court rendered October 25, 1984 and journalized November 21, 1984, wherein the trial court sustained plaintiff David Ferris’ motion for a new trial on the grounds that:

“(A) the jury verdict in the sum of $55,000.00 is inadequate, appearing to have been given under the influence of passion or prejudice; and

“(B) any verdict in an amount less than $150,000.00 could not be sustained by the…