Legal Opinion
Field Packing Company v. Denham
Court of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976)
Decided January 27, 1961PublishedCited by 14 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
STANLEY, Commissioner.
The appeal is from a judgment for $52,-761.65 for personal injuries and special damages resulting from an automobile accident. The verdict was for $50,000 for “suffering and injuries and loss of earning power” and $2,761.65 for lost time, medical and hospital expenses and damage to the plaintiffs automobile. The appellants do not question the verdict of negligence or the amount of the special damages, but they contend the $50,000 for personal injuries is excessive.
The appellant, Field Packing Company, is a processor of meat with plants at Bowling Green and Owensboro. Its…
2Cases cited10 opinions
- Louisville & Nashville Railroad Co. v. MattinglyCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1960
- Pearson v. HannaSupreme Judicial Court of Maine · 1950
- Louisville & Nashville Railroad Co. v. MattinglyCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1958
- Roland v. MurrayCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1951
- Ingram v. GalliherCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1958
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3Cited by14 opinions
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- Nolan Ex Rel. Nolan v. SpearsCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1968
- Lyon v. PraterCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1961
- Smith v. McMillanKentucky Supreme Court · 1992
- Ballard v. KingCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1963
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