Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad v. Richards

This was an action for the recovery of damages for bodily injuries sustained by the defendant in error, á passenger on one of the trains of the plaintiff in error. A verdict was returned for five thousand dollars. The court, in passing upon a motion for a new trial, remarked and decided as follows :

“That this man was badly hurt, no one denies ; but he did not lose any limbs, and, although he was injured internally at the time, he has recovered from his injuries, and the jfidgment rendered by the jury was excessive. It was not the sentiment of the jury that he should have had as much as was…