McHugh v. Miami Transit Company

ADAMS, J.:

The question here is whether the court below erred by ordering a remittitur of $20,000.00 from a $40,000.00 verdict in lieu of plaintiff to a new trial.

Plaintiff-appellant was injured by the negligent operation of a bus operated by the Miami Transit Company. At the time of the injury plaintiff was 28 years old, was in good' health, was married and had two children. His life expectancy was' 36.73 years. His only trade was news printing as a press operator which yielded a salary of $3,900.00 annually.

Due to his injury he will never be able to resume his trade because he cannot remain…