Jensen v. Eakins

ELLETT, Chief Justice:

The plaintiff in this case appeals from a judgment in his favor because he claims the jury awarded him an inadequate amount of damages. There is no issue raised as to the liability of the respondent.

The plaintiff, a nineteen year-old college student, was injured and his wife was killed in an automobile collision with defendant’s car. The jury awarded damages as follows:(a) To appellant for his own damages:

Medical Expenses .$ 4,239.63

General Damages . 3,961.40

TOTAL:. $ 8,201.03

To appellant for loss of his wife:

Funeral & burial expenses .. $ 1,617.31

General Damages .…