Joseph v. Luke

In this personal injury action, the jury returned a verdict for plaintiff, Romey Joseph, a minor, by Layla Joseph, his mother and next friend, against defendant, Paul Luke, Jr., in the amount of $1158.25. At trial, plaintiff had introduced medical bills totaling $1495.05 incurred as a result of his injuries. Plaintiff filed a post-trial motion for a new trial solely on the issue of damages or, in the alternative, for a new trial generally. The motion for a new trial on the issue of damages was allowed, and we granted leave to appeal. Ill. Rev. Stat. 1973, ch. 110A, par. 306.

Plaintiff-appellee…