Henderson v. Smith

REINHARD, Judge.

Automobile collision case.

Plaintiff filed this action for personal injuries received in an accident with defendant which occurred on Highway 70 near St. Louis on October 16, 1976. Defendant counterclaimed for personal injuries and property damage and prayed for damages in the amount of $5,000.00. The jury returned a verdict for defendant on plaintiff’s petition and also on defendant’s counterclaim in the amount of $2,500.00 for property damage. The trial court entered judgment in accordance with the jury verdict, but ultimately sustained plaintiff’s motion for a new trial as…