Harris v. Royer

The administratrix of Charles S. Royer, deceased, obtained a verdict against S. W. Harris for $750 for the death of Royer, and $250 for property damages to the car owned by Royer prior to his death. The death of Royer was caused by a collision of his car with one owned by Harris. After the jury had returned its verdict, the administratrix of Royer moved to set it aside on the ground that it was grossly inadequate. The defendant, Harris, resisted the motion but the court sustained it and set the verdict aside. A new trial was awarded, limited to the quantum of damages. The second verdict was…