Feldhahn v. Van Deventer

Law action for damages for personal injuries sustained by plaintiff due to a collision of two automobiles. It is predicated upon defendant’s negligence. There was a verdict and judgment for plaintiff. Defendant has not appealed. Plaintiff’s motion for a new trial, based primarily upon the inadequacy of the verdict, was overruled and she appeals. The sole issue here concerns the amount of the verdict, liability of the defendant being, under the verdict and no appeal, a verity.

Plaintiff asked for $55,000 damages including pain and suffering and permanent injuries. The jury allowed $3000. It was…