Missouri Court of Appeals, Southern District / May 12, 2023
CHARLOTTE WRIGHT, Plaintiff-Appellant v ARTURO MARRUFO ARMIJO, Defendant-Respondent
Charlotte Wright sued Arturo Marrufo Armijo for negligence following a car accident, seeking damages for both personal injuries and property damage. The trial court found in Wright's favor on her negligence claim but awarded only property damages, declining to award damages for personal injuries. On appeal, Wright argued the judgment was inconsistent and against the weight of the evidence. The appellate court affirmed, holding that the trial court was not required to believe Wright's uncontradicted testimony regarding her personal injuries and that her failure to prove these damages made the judgment consistent.