Hinkle v. Hampton

DAVISON, Vice Chief Justice.

In his petition plaintiff, a physician, stated that his wife, Evelyn, on or about the 19th day of May, 1963, while riding as a guest passenger in his car, was injured in an automobile collision as a result of the negligence of defendant. Plaintiff prayed for $1,100.00 as damages to his car, $4,-620.55 for medical expenses incurred for the treatment of his wife, and $4,000.00 for loss of services and consortium of his wife.

The parties will be referred to hereinafter as they appeared in the trial court.

The only issue necessary for decision is whether the award of…