Craven v. Cunningham

Finney, Justice:

Appellant Charles N. Craven (Mr. Craven) commenced this action seeking recovery for personal injuries suffered as a result of an automobile accident. Appellant Susan Craven (Mrs. Craven), by a separate action, sought damages for loss of consortium. Both cases were consolidated for trial. The jury returned a verdict of $6,100 for actual damages in favor of Mr. Craven, but denied Mrs. Craven damages in her suit. Appellants moved for a new trial, alleging the verdicts were inconsistent. Mr. Craven also motioned for a new trial ad-ditur on the grounds that the verdict in his case…