Williams v. Williamson Truck Lines, Inc.

This is an appeal by plaintiffs from the denial of a motion for new trial. The only issue is the inadequacy of the damages awarded.

The cases of Stephen Williams and his wife, Lugrether Williams were consolidated for trial and for appeal. The cases arose out of an automobile accident. After trial the jury returned a verdict in favor of Stephen Williams in the amount of $5,515.59 and one in favor of Mrs. Williams in the amount of $1,224.40. Motion for new trial on the inadequacy of each verdict was denied.

The essence of plaintiffs' argument is that the amounts of the verdicts are precisely the…