Baker v. Gile

J. JEROME PLUNKETT, Justice. *

In March 1971, plaintiff, Clifford P. Baker, was a passenger in an automobile which was struck on the right side by an automobile driven by defendant John P. Gile. Plaintiff commenced this action to recover for injuries allegedly resulting from the collision.

Trial of the lawsuit commenced in April 1976. The trial court directed a verdict in favor of plaintiff on the issue of liability and submitted the question of damages to the jury. The jury assessed plaintiff’s damages in the sum of $800. Plaintiff made a motion for a new trial on the grounds of inadequate…