Legal Opinion

Kincannon v. National Indemnity Co.

Wisconsin Supreme Court

Decided November 5, 1958PublishedCited by 43 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtWingert, J.

We find no error, and therefore the judgment will be affirmed.

1. Damages not excessive. In considering whether the jury’s appraisal of damages for pain, suffering, and disability is excessive, we must of course view the evidence in the light most favorable to plaintiff.

There was evidence from which the jury could reasonably believe that plaintiff suffered severe pain for a considerable period of time. Plaintiff testified that during the period he was at home after the accident he was in tremendous pain practically all over, was black and blue on both arms and one shoulder, felt as though his…

2Cases cited10 opinions

  1. Wells v. Dairyland Mutual InsuranceWisconsin Supreme Court · 1957
  2. Bethke v. DuweWisconsin Supreme Court · 1950
  3. Prunty v. VandenbergWisconsin Supreme Court · 1950
  4. Grinley v. Town of Eau GalleWisconsin Supreme Court · 1956
  5. Olk v. MarquardtWisconsin Supreme Court · 1931

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3Cited by43 opinions

  1. Affett v. Milwaukee & Suburban Transport Corp.Wisconsin Supreme Court · 1960
  2. Boodry v. ByrneWisconsin Supreme Court · 1964
  3. Wilson v. SorgeSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1959
  4. Lucas v. State Farm Mutual Automobile InsuranceWisconsin Supreme Court · 1962
  5. Springen v. Ager Plumbing & Heating, Inc.Wisconsin Supreme Court · 1963

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