Bailey v. Stewart

This is an action by Mr. and Mrs. John L. Stewart to recover damages for personal injuries suffered by Stewart in a traffic accident and for the ensuing loss of consortium suffered by his wife. The defendant Bailey appeals from a judgment, entered upon a jury verdict, awarding $10,000 to the husband and $1,000 to the wife. The appellant questions the sufficiency of the evidence and the amount of each award.

It is first contended that Bailey was entitled to a directed verdict, for the reason that Stewart’s injuries were caused solely by the negligence of a third person, Jimmy F. Cossey. We…