Newman v. Ellis

SHORTESS, Judge.

This is a suit to recover for personal injuries Cecil E. Newman (plaintiff) sustained when he slipped and fell on Fred Ellis’ (defendant) patio. After a trial on the merits, the jury awarded plaintiff $25,-000.00 for past, present, and future physical pain and suffering; $50,000.00 for permanent impairment, disability, and loss of function; and $25,000.00 for medical expenses, past and future. The jury also found plaintiff to be 25% at fault in the accident. Defendant appeals as excessive the general and special damage awards and the jury’s verdict setting his fault at 75%.

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