Wells v. Roberts

Ruffin, Judge.

Mae Pearl Wells sued Lonza Roberts for injuries and damages allegedly resulting from an automobile collision. The jury returned a verdict for Wells in the amount of $10,000. Wells moved for a new trial, arguing that the $10,000 verdict was inadequate as a matter of law. The trial court denied the motion, and Wells appeals. For reasons which follow, we affirm.

The evidence reveals that on September 3, 1993, Wells and Roberts were involved in an automobile collision. Wells, who was 45 years old, was taken to the hospital, treated, and released the next morning at approximately 2:00…