Farley v. Thompson

Smith, Judge.

This is an action for personal injuries resulting from a rear-end collision. The trial court directed a verdict in favor of appellant on the issue of negligence. Although appellant had claimed damages in excess of $7,000, the jury awarded her only $22, apparently the cost of her visit to her doctor on the day following the accident. Appellant, plaintiff below, seeks a new trial on the ground that the verdict was inadequate. We affirm.

"At first glance, it might appear that there was a gross mistake or undue bias on the part of the jury as [appellant] contends. However, a closer…