Murrish v. Burkey

Connolly, Judge.

I. INTRODUCTION

This appeal arises from a jury verdict for the appellant in a personal injury action. The appellant filed a motion for new trial or, alternatively, for additur, on grounds that the damages awarded were clearly inadequate. The trial court overruled the motion. We reverse, and remand for a new trial on the issue of damages.

II. FACTS

On the night of August 2, 1986, 8 days before her 16th birthday, the appellant, Natalie Murrish, was one of three passengers in a 1979 CJ5 Renegade Jeep. The driver of the Jeep was the appellee, Ty L. Burkey, who was 16 years old at the…