Union Trust Company v. John S. Lucas

Plaintiff instituted two actions, one under the wrongful death act, and the other as administratrix of the estate of her husband under the survival statute. The actions were consolidated and tried before a jury which returned a verdict of $104,500 on the first cause of action and $5,000 on the second. The defendants motion for a new trial as to both actions, was granted as to the first, on damages only, and denied as to the second. The plaintiff appeals the order granting a new trial, for the determination of damages only.