Brown v. Baker

Plaintiff obtained a jury verdict and judgment against defendant. Plaintiff filed a post-trial motion seeking a new trial on damages only. The motion was denied and plaintiff appealed.

The facts are as follows. Plaintiff, Chris Brown, filed a complaint against defendant, Timothy Baker, alleging that defendant negligently collided with plaintiff’s automobile, causing property damage and personal injury.

Defendant filed a written admission of liability on the morning of trial.

For his damages, plaintiff claimed injuries to the person, pain and suffering, and medical expenses. Plaintiff alleged…