Jackson v. Gregory

Plaintiffs were back-seat passengers in an accident which occurred on October 23, 1967. The jury determined that the drivers of both of the automobiles in the accident were negligent. Plaintiffs appeal, however, contending the verdict of the jury was, as to both plaintiffs, inadequate.

At the trial, plaintiff Dorothy Jackson proved that her out-of-pocket damages were $50.15. Tim Jackson’s out-of-pocket expenses were at least $263.03. The jury returned a verdict of $29 for Dorothy Jackson and $136 for Tim Jackson. Plaintiffs contend the two awards are clearly inadequate since they do not even…