PRATHER, Chief Justice, for the Court:
¶ 1. This case arises from a car accident, which occurred August 21, 1992. The defendant admitted liability, and the only issue before the jury was the amount of damages. The jury awarded the plaintiff $5,000.00, and the trial judge later granted an additur of $22,500.00. The only issue on appeal is the propriety of the additur.
¶ 2. State statute permits additurs, "if the court finds that the damages are excessive...
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