Legal Opinion
Arthur W. Niedland and Margaret W. Niedland v. United States
Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
Decided December 10, 1964No. 14829_1PublishedCited by 31 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
BIGGS, Chief Judge.
The plaintiff-appellee, Arthur W. Niedland, sustained injuries to his back when a ear which he was driving was driven into by a Post Office vehicle operated by an employee of the United States. He sued the United States under the Federal Tort Claims Act, 28 U.S.C. § 1346(b). His wife, Margaret, sued for loss of consortium. The United States conceded liability. Niedland’s damages were fixed at $9,463, and Mrs. Niedland’s at $750. The United States has appealed the judgment in favor of Niedland seeking a new trial or to reduce the award for the reasons stated hereinafter. 1
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