Central of Georgia Railroad v. Nash

Smith, Judge.

Central of Georgia Railroad appeals from the trial court’s overruling its motion for new trial, filed after a jury returned a verdict against it in the amount of $300,000. The appeal raises essentially three issues: that the amount of the verdict was excessive and was a product of jury prejudice; that the trial court improperly limited appellant’s examination of certain witnesses; and that there was misconduct on part of the jury. We find no error and affirm the judgment of the trial court.

Nash brought this suit to recover for personal injuries he suffered on February 2, 1976,…