Romano v. Dibbs

Murphy, Justice.

This is an appeal from a judgment in favor of the guardian of Gerald Romano, a minor 18 years of age, and against the defendants in the sum of $7,594.38 and from an order denying their motion for a new trial on the issue of damages only or for a reduction of the verdict. The defendants contend (1) that the trial court erred in permitting an expert witness to answer a hypothetical question and (2) that the verdict is excessive and based upon passion and prejudice. The father had a verdict for $281.45.

From the record it appears that the defendants’ automobile collided with the…