Linhoss v. Hodgson

Per Curiam,

This is an appeal by defendant from judgment entered on tbe verdict in an action of trespass to recover damages for personal injuries sustained in a collision between tbe automobile of plaintiff and that of defendant. Tbe sole question raised for our consideration is the amount of tbe verdict, defendant alleging it to be excessive.

Tbe verdict of the jury for the husband was $2,412.50 compensatory damages, with $500 punitive damages additional, and for the wife $15,264.50 compensatory dam ages, with $500 punitive damages. After argument upon the motion for new trial, the court below…