Routsaw v. McClain

The defendant motorist, charged by plaintiff with actionable negligence, established such negligence by his own testimony. His liability — and that of the defendant owner — was denied below. It is presently conceded. Trial to the court resulted in judgment for plaintiff in the sum of $8,073.50. The case comes here on general allegation that the trial judge’s assessment of plaintiff’s damages was excessive.

Plaintiff suffered what is known in trial courts as a whiplash injury, and testified to the development and continuing effect thereof. Several medical witnesses testified to their findings…