Miami Dairy Farms, Inc. v. Tinsley

In an action brought under Section 7049 (4962), C. G. L., by the father against Miami Dairy Farms, Inc., for the wrongful death of his minor son, aged ten years', damages were claimed for loss of the son’s services to the father and for mental pain and suffering of the two parents. The jury returned a verdict for $1,000.00 damages.

On motion of the plaintiff father,- the court granted a new trial on the ground that the damages awarded in the verdict were inadequate. The defendant took writ of error under the statute, Sec. 4615 (2905), C. G. L.

The order granting a new trial is affirmed on the…