SKOURTIS v. ELLIS


535 P.2d 1367 (1975)

George T. SKOURTIS, Appellant, v. Gareth I. ELLIS, Respondent.

Supreme Court of Oregon, In Banc.

Decided May 30, 1975.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Nels Peterson, Portland, argued the cause for appellant. With him on the briefs were Kevin R. Brown, and Peterson, Susak & Peterson, P.C., Portland.

James C. Tait, Oregon City, argued the cause for respondent. With him on the brief were Frederic D. Canning and Hibbard, Caldwell, Canning, Bowerman & Schultz, Oregon City.


BRYSON, Justice.

Plaintiff brought this action to recover damages for injuries sustained in an automobile accident at the intersection of N.W. 21st and Johnson Streets in Portland, Oregon. The jury returned a verdict awarding plaintiff $3,628.86 as special damages but no general damages. Plaintiff appeals.

The plaintiff contends that the verdict was "defective" in that it contained no general damages and that "[t]he statement of counsel for plaintiff was a...

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