Hutchinson v. Pinney

The jury in this case returned a verdict for the plaintiff, a minor, to recover of the defendants $9000. The defendants are Hazel Pinney, owner of the car which was being operated by her son, Arthur E. Pinney, Jr., and the son.

The defendants base their motion to set aside the verdict upon four principal grounds. First: that the plaintiff was negligent as a matter of law; Second: that the jury award was excessive; Third: that the court erroneously charged on the matter of damages re earning capacity; Fourth: that the Statute of Limitations barred the suit.

As to the first claim the defendants…