Frazee v. Brazda

In June, 1962, the plaintiff, Titus A. Frazee, was crossing Belmont Street, in Portland, when he was allegedly struck by an automobile driven by defendant. The jury found in favor of plaintiff and awarded him general damages of $25 and special damages of $25. The court at first refused to accept the verdict on the ground that the damages awarded were nominal, and sent the jury out for further deliberation. While the jury was again deliberating the court called the jury back to the courtroom, accepted the original verdict and discharged the jury. A judgment was then entered on the verdict.…