Hobbs v. Oliver

SCHOTT, Judge.

This is a suit for damages sustained by plaintiff, Linda Hobbs, in an automobile accident which occurred on March 4, 1978. Defendants are George Oliver, Jr. and his insurer, State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company. From a judgment in favor of plaintiff for $12,000 for general damages and $5500 for lost wages, plaintiff has appealed and defendants have answered the appeal. Quantum is the only issue before the court.

Plaintiff testified as follows: Several hours after the accident her chest was hurting and that night her wrist started hurting. The following morning the wrist…