Walsh Ex Rel. Walsh v. Phillips

HENLEY, Judge.

These are actions (1) by a minor for damages of $100,000 for personal injuries, and, (2) by the minor’s parents for damages of $25,000 for the loss of services and companionship of and medical expenses for their child. The cases were consolidated for purposes of trial by order of the court. Verdicts were for the defendant, pursuant to which the court entered judgment in each case. Plaintiffs’ motions for new trial were sustained, the court assigning as reasons therefor (1) that the verdicts were contrary to the preponderance or greater weight of the evidence, and, (2) that the…