Hatchell v. McCracken

Bussey, Justice.

In this action to recover damages for personal injuries, resulting from an automobile accident, the plaintiff-appellant recovered a verdict for $258.50. Thereafter, the plaintiff moved for judgment non obstante veredicto, or for a new trial, upon five grounds, all of which were based upon the contention that the verdict was inadequate, unreasonable and unresponsive to the proof. The motion resulted in the following order of the trial court.

“This matter comes before the Court on motion by the plaintiff at the conclusion of the trial for judgment non obstante veredicto, or in…