Legal Opinion
Karen Jean Hymer v. Benjamin K. Chal and Victoria Leilani Chai
Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Decided February 13, 1969No. 22081PublishedCited by 79 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
HUFSTEDLER, Circuit Judge:
Appellees Mr. and Mrs. Chai brought a diversity action in the Hawaiian District Court for damages resulting from a collision between a motorcycle driven by Mr. Chai and a car driven by appellant Mrs. Hymer. Mr. Chai sought $75,000 damages for personal injuries and damage to his motorcycle and Mrs. Chai claimed $7500 for loss of consortium. The jury returned a $48,000 verdict for Mr. Chai and a $5000 verdict for Mrs Chai.
Mrs. Hymer asserts several grounds for reversal, but only two need be discussed: (1) Did the court have jurisdiction to adjudicate the claim of Mrs.…
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3Cited by79 opinions
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