Dinsmore v. Baird

WADDILL, Commissioner.

Appellee recovered a verdict and judgment against appellant in the sum of $10,107 as damages for personal injuries allegedly sustained in an automobile accident. Reversal is sought on the ground that the damages allowed were excessive.

The injuries appellee sustained in the accident consisted of two fractured ribs, a fracture of the first sternal segment and a bruised knee. Appellee was hospitalized for six days, and was thereafter treated further for his injuries at his home for a period of about eight weeks. The fractures healed satisfactorily, but appellee yet…