Marcotte v. Centanni

STOULIG, Judge.

This appeal is brought by plaintiff, Marion Marcotte, seeking an increase in the quantum of damages awarded against the defendants, Louis R. Centanni, Sr., and his insurer, the Lumbermen’s Mutual Casualty Company, for injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Appellant urges that the trial court erred in awarding only $500 for his injuries and only $50 of his $485 physician’s bill. Appellees have answered the appeal, urging that the contributory negligence of the plaintiff bars his right to recovery and therefore the judgment of the trial court should be reversed.

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