Court Opinion

ID: 9712713
Source: CourtListenerOpinion
Date Created: 2023-08-26 04:58:43.454781+00
Date Added: 2024-06-11T18:23:13.687568
License: Public Domain

Concurring and Dissenting Opinion by
Spaeth, J.:
I join the majority’s conclusion that when the record is viewed in light of the pertinent cases, the verdict must be found excessive. I dissent, however, from the decision to reduce the verdict to $10,000. In a case of this sort it seems to me that to arrive at a fair figure one must see the witnesses. I would therefore remand for a trial limited to damages. Although it is true that the case is an old one, it does not appear that the delay consequent *387upon such a remand would prejudice the parties. In fact, it might well enable the trier to have a better perspective on how serious the injuries were, as shown for example by plaintiffs work and medical records, which would be documentary evidence.
Hoffman, J., joins in this opinion.