Depew v. Jackson

Annabelle Clinton Imber, Justice.

The appellant obtained a $1,600 jury verdict on a negligence claim brought against the appellee. The appellant moved for a new trial and argued, among other things, that the verdict was clearly against the preponderance of the evidence and that the jury erred in assessing the amount of the recovery. The motion was deemed denied, and the present appeal ensues. We find no error and affirm.

On August 1, 1995, Charles Depew was a passenger in a vehicle that was struck from behind in an automobile accident. Depew filed a complaint against James Jackson, alleging…