Tompkins v. Duncan

John A. Fogleman, Justice.

Appellant Ruth Tompkins was injured when the automobile driven by appellee Don Duncan struck her vehicle, which was stopped behind a school bus. She brought suit against appellee for injuries suffered by her. She appeals from a judgment based upon a jury verdict awarding her damages of $1,000. Her sole ground for reversal is that the jury verdict is grossly inadequate. Her hospital expenses were $55.25. The cost of replacing her glasses broken in the collision was $50.00. She was treated for a month or two by Dr. Billy V. Hall, whose bill was $89.00. She was examined…