Richardson v. Downer

Andrews, Chief Judge.

Anne Richardson appeals from the judgment entered after a jury awarded Arlene Downer $50,000 on her claim for damages for injuries received in a car accident. For the reasons which follow, we affirm.

This case arose when the car Richardson was driving crossed over the centerline and forced Downer off the road. Richardson admitted negligence and the only evidence at trial was the testimony of Downer and the deposition of her doctor, which was read into the record.

Downer testified that when Richardson crossed over the center-line into her lane, she was forced to move onto…