COTTON v. NEEDHAM

No. 8513.

253 So.2d 674 (1971)

Mrs. Shirley COTTON v. Gerald P. NEEDHAM.

Court of Appeal of Louisiana, First Circuit.

Rehearing Denied November 3, 1971.

Writ Refused December 13, 1971.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Walton J. Barnes, Baton Rouge, for appellant.

Ralph Brewer, Baton Rouge, for appellee.

Before ELLIS, BLANCHE and TUCKER, JJ.


ELLIS, Judge:

Plaintiff Shirley Cotton was injured in an automobile accident on February 21, 1969, caused by the fault of defendant Gerald P. Needham, whose liability is conceded in this court. Defendant has appealed from the judgment against him, complaining that the award of $789.30 is excessive.

The trial judge awarded plaintiff $500.00 for her personal injuries. Plaintiff complained of a "terrific" headache and neck pain after the accident. She was seen...

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