Hickson v. Stetzel

ALLEN, Acting Chief Judge.

The plaintiff, Frank Raymond Stetzel, brought suit to recover damages for injuries sustained in an automobile accident, which occurred on January 10, 1962. There was evidence that the defendant, who was following immediately behind the plaintiff, ran into the rear of the plaintiff’s car. The jury brought a verdict for the plaintiff in the amount of $1500.

On motion of the plaintiff, the trial judge granted his motion for a new trial on the question of damages only, stating in his order:

“ * * * the amount of the verdict for the plaintiff was so inadequate as to shock…