Brunelle v. Coffey

This case, here on appeal by the plaintiff, raises two questions for review — whether the court erroneously (1) refused to charge as requested by the plaintiff “that plaintiff is entitled to a verdict in this cause” and (2) denied plaintiff’s motions to set aside the verdict and grant a new trial based on the claim that the verdict was grossly inadequate.

The plaintiff seeks to recover damages for alleged personal injuries and property damage caused by a rear end collision with his car by defendant’s vehicle. At the close of the evidence and before arguments, the plaintiff filed written…