Fly v. Swink

These are two suits tried together. In the first or main case, Mrs. Swink sued Mrs. Fly for damages for personal injuries sustained in an automobile accident near Temple, Texas, while a guest in Mrs. Fly’s automobile. The other suit is by the husband, Mr. Swink, for loss of his wife’s services, and medical and hospital fees.

There was a verdict of $4,000 for Mrs. Swink, and $1,000 for Mr. Swink. The circuit judge suggested a remittitur of $1,500 in the former case and one of $500 in the latter, and judgments were entered accordingly. The defendant prosecuted this appeal in the nature of a writ…