Dykes v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co.

HOOD, Judge.

Bobby G. Dykes and his wife, Evelyn W. Dykes, instituted this suit for damages for personal injuries sustained by them when the automobile in which they were riding was struck in the rear by a car being driven by Edward J. McCabe. The defendants are McCabe and his insurer, State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company. Judgment was rendered by the trial court in favor of plaintiffs, awarding Mr. Dykes $1,989.80, and Mrs. Dykes $1,000.00. Plaintiffs have appealed.

The issues presented are whether the awards of general damages made to plaintiffs should be increased, and whether…