Seaboard Air-Line Railway v. Arrant
Court of Appeals of Georgia
Action for damages; from city court of Columbus — Judge Tigner. January 30, 1915.
1Opinion of the CourtWade, J.
1. The verdict in this case has been approved by the trial judge, and its amount ($500) will not justify interference on the part of this court on the ground that it is excessive. Civil Code, §§ 4545, 4399. See also Western & Atlantic Railroad v. Turner, 72 Ga. 292 (53 Am. R. 842); Georgia Railroad & Banking Co. v. Dougherty, 86 Ga. 744 (12 S. E. 747, 22 Am. St. R. 499).
2. The master is liable for the torts of his servants committed in the prosecution and within the scope of his business. Civil Code, § 4413. See also Southern Railway Co. v. James, 118 Ga. 340 (45 S. E. 303, 63 L. R. A. 257);…
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