Larrimore v. Homeopathic Hospital Ass'n of Del.

Wolcott, J.:

These are cross-appeals from an order of the trial judge, entered after a jury’s verdict of $30,000.00 for the plaintiff, denying defendant’s motion for a directed verdict or a new trial as to the issue of liability, but granting a new trial on the issue of damages only. The plaintiff appeals from the grant of a new trial on the issue of damages. The defendant cross-appeals from the imposition of liability.

In 1954, the decedent, the husband of the plaintiff who brings this action as administratrix, was determined to be suffering from chronic glomerulonephritis. This disease is an…