DeVazier v. Whit Davis Lumber Company

Frank Holt, Justice.

Appellants James DeVazier and his thirteen year old daughter, Debra, brought this action to recover damages for personal injuries suffered by Debra as a result of a large stack of sheetrock falling upon her legs. The father sought “out of pocket” expenses and Debra sought damages for pain, suffering and permanent injury. The jury found each appellee and appellant Debra 25% responsible for the alleged injuries. The jury awarded Debra’s father S3,200 for the expenses he had incurred and no damages to Debra. The trial court’s denial of appellants’ motion for a new trial…