Tapes & Things, Inc. v. Evans

Bell, Chief Judge.

In this case for damages to an automobile arising out of a collision, the trial court granted defendant’s motion for directed verdict on the ground that plaintiff failed to prove the damages. Held:

There are two ways to prove damages to a motor vehicle caused by a collision: (1) By showing the difference between the fair market value of the vehicle before and after the collision; and (2) Proof of necessary repairs that are the direct and proximate result of the collision and which represent the reasonable value of labor and material used for the repairs. However, this is…