Douglas v. Secretary of State

Plaintiffs Major Douglas and his wife, Beatrice Douglas, brought action for damages and injuries sustained in an automobile accident with Willie James Harris. Harris was uninsured at the time of the accident. Under the provisions of the Motor Vehicle Accident Claims Act (MCLA § 257.1101 [Stat Ann 1968 Rev § 9.2801]), the Secretary of State intervened as attorney for Willie James Harris. A judgment of $45,000 was subsequently rendered in favor of plaintiffs. A remittitur was agreed upon which reduced the judgment to $25,000 for Major Douglas and $5,000 for Beatrice Douglas. Plaintiff Major…