Conover v. Bloom

Citations

• 269 Pa. 548
• 112 A. 752
• 1921 Pa. LEXIS 608

Syllabus

<p>Negligence — Damages—Personal injuries — Allowance for delay in payment.</p> <p>1. In an action for personal injuries, allowance cannot be made for delay in payment of damages, because the damages are assessed as of the date of the trial, and not of the injury.</p> <p>2. Where the case is for personal injuries and for injuries to an automobile, allowance may be made for delay in payment of .damages for injuries to the automobile, but not for the personal injuries, and if this distinction is not brought to the attention of the jury, a judgment on a verdict for plaintiff will be reversed.</p> <p>Negligence — Damages—Evidence—Reference to insurance.</p> <p>3. In a personal injury ease, no reference should be made to the fact that defendant was insured, either in the form of testimony, or by remarks of court or counsel.</p>