McClain v. Star Cab Co.

CULLEN, Commissioner.

Alma Jewell, age 73, and her daughter Ruth McClain, age 49, were injured when the McClain automobile was struck from the rear by a taxicab operated by Leroy Spearman and owned by Star Cab Company. In their action for damages the jury awarded Mrs. Jewell $386.85 and Mrs. McClain $535.35. Motions of the two plaintiffs for a new trial were overruled and judgment was entered in accordance with the verdict. Appealing, the two women assert as their sole; contention that they were entitled to a new trial on the ground of inadequacy of damages.

Mrs. Jewell’s medical expenses were…