Douglas v. Wood

MORRIS, Commissioner.

Appellee, plaintiff below, following a jury’s verdict was awarded a judgment of $5,500 ag-ainst appellant on account of injuries received in an automobile accident; $500 of the award was for medical and surgical expenses. The proof shows that ap-pellee was severely injured, and there is no contention that the award is excessive.

There is little dispute as to the facts. Both parties are attorneys, residents of Middlesboro, Kentucky, employed by the Kentucky Park Commission in different capacities. Prior to April 20, 1950, the date of the accident, appellee was asked by…