COMBS v. COMBS

No. 44771.

284 S.W.2d 423 (1955)

Delbert P. COMBS, Appellant, v. Joseph Lee COMBS, Respondent.

Supreme Court of Missouri, Division No. 2.

Opinion Modified and Motion for Rehearing Denied December 12, 1955.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Sherman Landau, St. Louis, for appellant.

Moser, Marsalek, Carpenter, Cleary & Carter, Lee M. Carter, St. Louis, for respondent.


BOHLING, Commissioner.

Delbert P. Combs sued Joseph L. Combs for $15,000 damages for the wrongful death of Juanita Combs, plaintiff's wife, the result of the negligent operation of an automobile. The jury returned a verdict for $3,000 and judgment was entered thereon. Plaintiff sought a new trial on the ground the $3,000 judgment was grossly inadequate. His motion was overruled, and he appeals.

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