Nichols v. Lackie

Petrich, A.C.J.

— Kristi and Michael Nichols brought this action against John Lackie to recover damages resulting from an automobile accident. After trial to a jury, a judgment was entered on a verdict of $2,217.65. The trial court denied the Nicholses' motion for new trial in which they claimed inadequate damages. The Nicholses appeal from the denial of that motion. We reverse.

On October 14, 1985, Ms. Nichols was driving her vehicle in Hoquiam when Lackie struck her from behind. The officer attending the scene of the accident testified that Lackie had been traveling at approximately 20 miles…