Rackard v. Merritt

Jordan, Judge.

Sallie Merritt brought this action against Jesse Rackard in Fulton Superior Court to recover damages for personal injuries. The jury found for plaintiff for $12,500; judgment was entered accordingly, and defendant appeals. The sole issue asserted by appellant is whether the verdict is excessive, and appellee moves this court to assess damages for delay caused by the appeal. Held:

1. This court will not disturb the verdict of a jury for $12,500 *744as being excessive as a matter of law where the evidence discloses that plaintiff, born in 1909, had been gainfully employed as a maid for…