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JOHN ELDON THOMPSON, APPELLANT, v. PRESTON FIELDS, JR., AND JOHN CHIARIELLO, INDIVIDUALLY AND D/B/A JAY-BEE NURSERY, INC., JOINTLY AND SEVERALLY, APPELLEES.

PER CURIAM.

We have considered the evidence in this personal injury case and determined thereupon, with counsel's advice, that the damages of $6,000 awarded the permanently injured plaintiff were legally inadequate. We reverse upon the authority of Griffis v. Hill, 230 So.2d 143 (Fla. 1969); Grossman v. Short, 235 So.2d 11 (3d D.C.A.Fla. 1970), cert. writ discharged with opinion Short v. Grossman, 245 So.2d 217 (Fla. 1971); see McNash v. Oxenhandler, 288 So.2d 304 (4th D.C.A.Fla. 1974); Rodriguez v. Allgreen Corp., 242 So.2d 741 (4th D.C.A.Fla. 1971).

Counsel suggest and concede that if we deem the verdict inadequate so as to necessitate a new trial on the issue of damages then the issue of liability should likewise be retried. We adopt the suggestion and reverse and remand for a new trial upon all issues.

Reversed and remanded.

OWEN, C.J., and WALDEN, J., and RUDNICK, VAUGHN J., Associate Judge, concur.

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THOMPSON v. FIELDS
(Apr 11, 1974)