Coletrane v. Christian

MARTIN (Harry C.), Judge.

Plaintiff argues in her first assignment of error that when the jury foreman requested an explanation of the law on damages, the trial court inadequately responded to the question. The jury foreman asked in essence whether the jury was bound by amounts given of certain expenses. The trial judge responded:

The jury —the jury puts the amount that —if you feel that the plaintiff is entitled to any amount of damages, it’s the jury’s province to determine that amount. The Court has not instructed you that you are required to return any particular figure. That is your job to…