Blickley Et Ux. v. Forney

Opinion by

Keller, P. J.,

The plaintiffs’ minor son was struck by defendant’s automobile and died shortly thereafter as a result of the injuries so received.

Alleging that his death was due to defendant’s negligent driving, the plaintiffs brought this action of trespass, and recovered a verdict for $500.

Plaintiffs moved for a new trial because of the inadequacy of the verdict. The court granted the motion and certified that the decision was based solely on the inadequacy of the verdict, to the exclusion of all other grounds.

Defendant appealed.

The evidence in the case showed that the boy who was…