Bedillion v. Frazee

Opinion by

Ervin, J.,

The court below granted a new trial in this trespass case because it believed the verdict was inadequate. We will not reverse except for a gross abuse of discretion; *22Muroski v. Hnath, 392 Pa. 233, 237, 139 A. 2d 902. We are convinced that there was such an abuse in this case.

Plaintiff’s total medical bills were $563.50 and the wife claimed loss of wages of $678.02, making a total of $1,241.52. The jury returned a verdict of $1,000.00 in favor of the husband, specifying that it included medical expenses incurred following the accident. The jury also returned a verdict of…