Lees v. Nolan

The narrow issue we decide in this appeal in an action for wrongful death is whether, upon receiving a special jury verdict, the trial court erred in discounting from the amount awarded only the loss of the future earnings of the deceased. We find no error and affirm.

On December 10 or 11, 1977, Rose M. Nolan froze to death. The administrator of her estate brought an action against the defendant, pursuant to RSA 556:11 and :12. In answer to special verdict questions, the jury found that, after reducing the verdict to reflect the deceased’s comparative negligence, the estate was entitled to…