Tunnel Mining and Leasing Co. v. Cooper
Supreme Court of Colorado
Appeal from Teller District Court — Hon. J. W. Sheaeor, Judge.
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Bailey
In this action, for the recovery of damages for personal injuries, the plaintiff had a verdict for $38,750.00. One assignment of the motion for a new trial is based upon the fifth subdivision of sec. 217 *391of the code,- providing therefor, where excessive damages appear to have been given under the influence of passion or prejudice. The trial court found the award excessive, and advised the plaintiff that a new trial would be granted, unless $28,-750.00 were remitted from the verdict. To this plaintiff assented and there was judgment for $10,-000.00. The defendant objected and excepted to the…
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