Phillips v. Lawrence

Plaintiff appeals from a judgment of the Circuit Court of Madison County in the amount of $750, claiming he was awarded inadequate damages in his suit.

Plaintiff alleged that he was injured when the car he was driving was struck in the rear by a car driven by defendant, while plaintiff was stopped waiting to make a left turn; he further alleged that the defendant “(d)id manage and drive his vehicle at the time and place at a speed of more than 65 miles per hour in violation of the laws of this state.” Defendant admitted the allegations of plaintiff’s complaint, admitted that the plaintiff…