Boyle v. Larzelere

Three children of the plaintiffs were almost instantly killed in an automobile accident on October 6, 1942. Separate actions were commenced to recover for the death of each child. No question is raised on appeal except as to damages. Upon the question of damages the court submitted a question as follows : What sum of money will compensate Alfred Boyle and Rose Boyle for damages they have or will sustain because of the death of Marie Boyle: A. For pecuniary damage ? Answer — None. B. For loss of society and companionship? Answer — $2,500.

The jury returned the same answer in each of the other…