James v. Robeck

79 Wn.2d 864 (1971)

490 P.2d 878

EMBERT JAMES, Petitioner,

v.

BEN J. ROBECK et al., Respondents.

No. 41790.

The Supreme Court of Washington, En Banc.

November 18, 1971.

HALE, J.

As an alternative to a new trial, the court reduced a personal injury verdict from $17,000 to $7,500. Plaintiff appealed and the Court of Appeals affirmed. 3 Wn. App. 108, 472 P.2d 635 (1970). This court granted review (78 Wn.2d 992 (1970)), and we reverse to reinstate the verdict.

Embert James, plaintiff, was driving a Volkswagen automobile — a light, compact car — west on Post Road in Snohomish County when defendant drove his…