Calhoun v. Hildebrandt

Appellant brought this action against both respondents to recover damages for personal injuries arising out of a three-car accident. The jury returned a verdict in appellant’s favor in the sum of $3,500 against respondent Sheldon only.

On appeal appellant’s principal contentions are that counsel for respondent Sheldon was guilty of misconduct in making an appeal to race prejudice; that the trial court erred in refusing to admit certain medical bills into evidence; and that the amount of the verdict is inadequate as a matter of law.

Appellant is a Negro. She asserts in her brief that counsel for…