Thomas v. Seay

Gardner, Judge:

Gwendolyn Othello Thomas (Thomas) brought this action against Helen Leonard Seay (Seay) for personal injuries received in an automobile accident. Seay admitted simple negligence and the issue of damages was submitted to the jury. Thomas received a verdict of $371.00 actual damages. The trial judge granted Thomas’ motion for new trial nisi additur for $7,129.00 bringing the verdict to $7,500.00. We affirm.

The sole issue of merit is whether the trial judge erred in granting the motion for a new trial nisi additur.

Seay admitted that she illegally turned her vehicle into the path…