Nix v. Key

Beverly Nix filed this action against DeWayne Walter Key and the Lawrence County Board of Education as a result of an automobile accident that occurred in April 1993. Following a jury trial, a verdict was returned for Nix in the amount of $15,000. NIX filed a motion for a new trial, which was denied. NIX appeals.

On appeal Nix questions the adequacy of the damages and the alleged evidentiary errors made by the trial court. The only issue properly raised for our review is the adequacy of the damages. In Alabama, the party who prevailed in the trial court can appeal only on the adequacy of the…