Torr

Torr v. United Railroads

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187 Cal. 505·1921 Cal. LEXIS 384·202 P. 671
Supreme Court of CaliforniaDecember 9, 1921S. F. No. 8936.California1,651 words

Opinion

Lead Opinion

Wilbur, J.

The plaintiff having been injured September 23, 1910, by the negligence of the defendant in starting its street-car while she was alighting therefrom, brought this action May 24, 1911, to recover $21,214 for the injuries alleged to have been received by her. The case was tried by the court without a jury on July 2, 1915. Findings of fact were made on December 24, 1915, and judgment was rendered December 27, 1915, in plaintiff’s favor for $1,100, $550 of which was for medical services and surgical appliances and $550 for other damages. Plaintiff, being dissatisfied with the amount of the judgment, moved'for a new trial, and, upon her motion being denied, March 30, 1916, appealed to this court from the judgment and order denying' the new trial.

The court found her injuries to be as follows:

“Her right arm was sprained, her left innominate was displaced; her spine was injured and she sustained a severe nervous shock. Said injuries rendered plaintiff sick and caused her to suffer pain and mental suffering. The court finds, that said injuries to said innominate and said spine are permanent in their nature.

“3. That by reason of said injuries plaintiff was obliged to and did employ…

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