Fournier v. Estate of Loiselle

Plaintiff was injured when the car in which he was a passenger was struck from behind by an automobile operated by defendant’s decedent, Armand Loiselle. Mr. Loiselle died within a few days of the accident, and this suit was subsequently brought against his estate. The cause was tried before a jury, and a verdict based upon decedent’s negligence was returned in favor of plaintiff in the amount of $1,200.00. Plaintiff now brings this appeal contending that the verdict is nominal and was compromised as a result of improper admission of certain expert medical testimony offered by defendant. This…