Johnston v. Aiken Auto Parts

Goolsby, Judge:

Harry M. Johnston brought this action against Aiken Auto Parts for injuries and property damage that he sustained in an accident with an Aiken Auto Parts employee. The jury awarded him $9,500 for property damage to his car and $12,500 for “other general damages.” Aiken Auto Parts appeals an evidentiary ruling and the trial judge’s charge of the life expectancy tables. We affirm.

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Prior to the accident, Johnston paid Saga Holidays $3,038 for a two-week vacation package. Because of the accident, however, Johnston cancelled the vacation. Aiken Auto Parts objected to evidence of the…