CULPEPPER, Judge.
This is a suit for damages for personal injuries. The plaintiff, Hubert J. Timpa, was gratuitously helping his step father-in-law, Leo Cole, build a new carport on Cole's home. A nail being hammered by Cole flew into plaintiff's eye. Defendants are Cole and his liability insurer. A jury awarded plaintiff $10,000. Defendant appealed. Plaintiff answered the appeal, seeking an increase in the award.
The issues on appeal are: (1) Was the defendant...
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