White v. Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Co.

Citations

• 104 Kan. 120
• 178 P. 255
• 1919 Kan. LEXIS 201

Syllabus

<p>SYLLABUS BY THE COURT.</p> <p>1. Personal Injuries — Evidence—Hypothetical Question. A hypothetical question summarizing plaintiff’s antecedent evidence, submitted to expert witnesses for the purpose of eliciting their opinions as to the nature and permanence of plaintiff’s injuries, examined, and heldto contain ho substantial element of fact which was not included in plaintiff’s evidence narrating his injuries.</p> <p>2. Same — Verdict—No Indication■ of Passion or Prejudice. A verdict and judgment for $8,500 as damages on account of plaintiff’s injuries, considered, and held that, in view of the evidence showing the extent, character, and probable permanence of those injuries, no indication of passion or prejudice warranting the interference of an appellate court can be discerned therein.</p> <p>3. New Trial — Properly Denied. The facts adduced in support of a motion for a new trial considered, and held insufficient to require a reversal of the judgment, and insufficient to require an order grapting a new trial.</p>