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Susan M. Collins v. Cynthia Ann Jones

Date: 06-26-1998

Case Number: 23574

Judge: Richard T. St. Clair

Court: District Court, Bonneville County, Idaho

Plaintiff's Attorney: John C. Dewey of Petersen, Parkinson & Dewey, Idaho Falls, Idaho

Defendant's Attorney: John M. Ohman of Cox, Ohman & Brandstetter, Charted, Idaho Falls, Idaho

Description:

Automobile accident - rear-end low impact. Susan M. Collins and Cynthia Ann Jones were involved in an automobile accident in which Collins was injured. This was a low impact accident in which the vehicles collided at about two miles per hour. Collin's bumper was replaced at a cost of $198.60. Jones did not contest liability. Jones made an offer of judgment to Collins in the sum of $2,500.00 pursuant to I.R.C.P. 68.

Outcome:

Verdict for plaintiff for $1,896.49. Upon a motion for new trial or in the alternative for an additur, the district court granted an additur in the amoun tof $3,655.49, or in the alternative for a new trial.

Plaintiff's Experts:

Unknown

Defendant's Experts:

Unknown

Comments:

Affirmed and remanded by the Supreme Court of Idaho. See: 961 P.2d 647 (Idaho 1998). The date shown above is the date of the appellate court decision and not the trial date.

About This Case

What was the outcome of Susan M. Collins v. Cynthia Ann Jones?

The outcome was: Verdict for plaintiff for $1,896.49. Upon a motion for new trial or in the alternative for an additur, the district court granted an additur in the amoun tof $3,655.49, or in the alternative for a new trial.

Which court heard Susan M. Collins v. Cynthia Ann Jones?

This case was heard in District Court, Bonneville County, Idaho, ID. The presiding judge was Richard T. St. Clair.

Who were the attorneys in Susan M. Collins v. Cynthia Ann Jones?

Plaintiff's attorney: John C. Dewey of Petersen, Parkinson & Dewey, Idaho Falls, Idaho. Defendant's attorney: John M. Ohman of Cox, Ohman & Brandstetter, Charted, Idaho Falls, Idaho.

When was Susan M. Collins v. Cynthia Ann Jones decided?

This case was decided on June 26, 1998.