Nikkari v. Jackson

Magney, Justice.

On March 3, 1946, plaintiff was a passenger in an automobile owned by defendants Middleton. In a collision between the Middle ton car and a truck owned and operated by defendant Jackson, plaintiff was injured. She brought action against the owners of both vehicles, and the jury returned a verdict of $15,740 against such owners. Defendant Jackson alone appeals from the judgment entered.

Jackson claims that the verdict is excessive. That is the only question raised on this appeal.

Plaintiff is a registered nurse 26 years of age. She finished her training in 1942. After serving two…