Nahan v. Stevenson

In this action for death by wrongful act, plaintiff, executrix of the deceased, had a verdict for $5,000. Defendant appeals from an order denying his alternative motion for judgment notwithstanding or a neAV trial.

Michael Nahan was fatally injured by an automobile belonging to defendant August 2á, 1929. The sole question now is whether the $5,000 verdict was excessive to such an extent as to require a new trial. The liability of defendant is settled by the verdict.

At the time of his death Mr. Nahan Avas 76 years old but in sound health. Since 1926 he had been a widower. His maiden daughters,…