Norman v. City of Bellingham

Citations

• 46 Wash. 205
• 89 P. 559
• 1907 Wash. LEXIS 591

Syllabus

<p>Appeal — Review—Verdicts. The verdict of a jury upon conflicting evidence is conclusive on appeal, even if against the weight of the evidence.</p> <p>Negligence — Contributory Negligence — Burden oe Proof. In this state, the burden of proving the contributory negligence of the plaintiff is upon the defendant.</p> <p>Damages — Personal Injuries — Excessive Verdict. A verdict for $500 for injuries to the driver of a delivery wagon, from a fall from his..wagon, is not excessive, although the injuries were not permanent, where he expended $75 for medical attendance and assistance* was kept from his work for six weeks, part of the time in bed, and suffered severely from contusions and wounds.</p>