Godsey v. Cox

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Johnston, C. J.:

This action was brought by Tangie D. Godsey against Manley Cox and the Business Men’s Protective Association to recover damages sustained by plaintiff in a collision of automobiles on U. S. highway No. 73, which resulted in serious injuries to the plaintiff. At the trial a general verdict was rendered for the plaintiff in the sum of $10,000, itemized in special findings of $6,000 for permanent injuries, $3,000 for pain and suffering, and $1,000 for hospital and other expenses. A motion for a new trial was presented, which was overruled…