Prince v. Lott

Defendants appeal from a $15,000 verdict and judgment against them in favor of plaintiff for injuries and damages resulting from his having been beaten by them. Claims of error go largely to the question of damages.

Did the court err in permitting the jury to consider future pain and suffering and future loss of earnings or diminished earning capacity in computing damages? Plaintiff testified that he was pistol-whipped about the face and head; that he bled from the mouth; that he was knocked down, the back of his head striking the floor; that he was “knocked blind” for about 30 minutes; that…