Bates v. General Steel Tank Co.

HARWOOD, Judge.

The suit below grew out of a collision between plaintiff’s automobile and the defendant’s truck. No personal injuries resulted.

In his complaint the plaintiff claimed damages for injuries to his automobile; loss of time from his job; for denial of the use of his automobile, and for expense of travel in going to and from his job.

The cause was heard by the court without a jury.

The court entered a judgment finding the issues in favor of the plaintiff, and assessed his damages at $500.00.

Within thirty days the plaintiff filed what is denominated as a motion to modify the judgment,…