Melanson v. Turner

OPINION

RENFRO, Justice.

The plaintiff, Robert W. Turner, obtained a verdict and judgment against defendant, Leonora Melanson, in the amount of $323.50 for medical and hospital expenses, and $9,720.00 for physical and mental pain, past and future, and loss of earnings from date of accident to date of trial.

The injury occurred as a result of a station wagon-motor bike collision, the vehicles being operated by the respective parties.

Defendant appealed on two points of error only: (a) answer to issue No. 9 ($9,-720.00) is against the preponderance of the evidence and manifestly too large, and (b)…