DocketNumber: No. 094384
Citation Numbers: 1995 Conn. Super. Ct. 1588-W
Judges: WEST, J.
Filed Date: 2/24/1995
Status: Non-Precedential
Modified Date: 4/17/2021
Pursuant to § 52-2286 of the general statutes, plaintiff now seeks a reasonable additur. Alternatively, should same be unacceptable to either party, plaintiff seeks to have the verdict, as to damages only, set aside.
While there is no mathematical formula for computing the amount of damages which is reasonable, in a personal injury case; and, while the reasonableness of a verdict in such a case must be determined by the facts peculiar to it, Jerz v.Humphrey,
Therefore, pursuant to § 52-2286 which provides, in pertinent part,
"[n]o . . . verdict in any civil action involving a claim for money damages may be set aside solely on the ground that the damages are inadequate until the parties have first been given an opportunity to accept an addition to the verdict as the court deems reasonable",
the court hereby proposes a reasonable addition in the amount of $1,500.00. If the parties do not accept same within 30 days of the date hereof, the court shall set aside the verdict and order a new trial.
WEST, J. CT Page 1588-Z