Ott v. Tri-State Telephone & Telegraph Co.
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Action in the district court for Ramsey county to recover $15,668 for personal injury received in a collision with defendant’s automobile. The answer alleged that the injuries were caused by plaintiff’s negligence. The case was tried before Dickson, I., who denied defendant’s motion for a directed verdict, and a jury which returned a verdict for $8,000. From an order-denying its motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict or for a new trial, defendant appealed.
1Opinion of the CourtHallam, J.
Plaintiff was injured by collision with an automobile of defendant. He recovered a verdict in the sum of $8,000. The only contention on this appeal is that the damages are excessive. Plaintiff produced testimony of injuries, in general as follows: A fracture of the lower jaw, leaving it in such a condition that it will not nor*374mally open or move from side to side, and leaving' it out of adjustment so that the upper and lower jaws do not meet; as a result of these conditions, mastication, is imperfect, causing indigestion and dyspepsia; fracture of the nasal bones; this injury has caused…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Mohr v. WilliamsSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1905
- Pratt v. Pioneer Press Co.Supreme Court of Minnesota · 1884
- Nelson v. Village of West DuluthSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1893
- Slette v. Great Northern Railway Co.Supreme Court of Minnesota · 1893
- Halness v. AndersonSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1910
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- Shearer v. PuentSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1926
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