Fischer v. Fischer

Did the court err in refusing to let plaintiff’s counsel suggest to jury that $30,000 be awarded for personal injuries?

The statement in controversy was uttered in the course of the plaintiff’s argument to the jury. The reporter did not take notes until an objection was made, and therefore the initial statement objected to is not of record. However, it is clearly apparent from the record that the plaintiff’s counsel suggested that the jury might appropriately award the plaintiff the sum of $30,000 for her past and future personal injuries. Plaintiff’s attorney then, in apparent explanation of…