Legal Opinion
Wisdom v. Armstrong
District of Columbia Court of Appeals
Decided December 20, 1963No. 3324PublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
CAYTON, Judge.
In this automobile collision case defendant admitted liability and after a two-day trial on the question of damages a jury returned a verdict for plaintiff in the sum of $1,000. Plaintiff moved for a new trial on the ground that the verdict was inadequate and also on other grounds. The motion was denied and plaintiff has brought the case here for review.
We first consider the contention that the verdict should be set aside as inadequate. Plaintiff claimed a small amount for property damage, which was not in dispute. He also claimed pain and suffering resulting from a whiplash…
2Cases cited5 opinions
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- McClain v. CollinsDistrict of Columbia Court of Appeals · 1955
- Randall v. United Securities CorporationDistrict of Columbia Court of Appeals · 1961
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