Browning v. Hoffman
West Virginia Supreme Court
Appeal from Circuit Court, Mineral County. Action for malpractice by George F. Browning, an infant, etc., against C. S. Hoffman and others, partners, etc. From an order setting, aside'a verdict for plaintiff and granting a new trial and a reinstatement of the verdict and judgment, thereon 'after a remittitur filed by plaintiff, plaintiff brings error.
1Opinion of the Court
PORRENBARGER, JüDGE :
This writ of error seeks reversal of an order setting aside a verdict for $5,500.00 and granting a new trial, reinstatement of the verdict and judgment thereon for $5,000.00, a remittitur of $500.00 having been filed by the plaintiff.
The verdict was- set aside October 2, 1919, on condition that the defendant pay the costs of the trial on or before the first day of the next regular term of the court, which was October 21, 1919. On that day, a motion was made to set aside the order granting a new trial, for failure to pay the costs; but was resisted on the ground of…
2Cases cited15 opinions
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- Lawson v. ConawayWest Virginia Supreme Court · 1892
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- Force v. GregorySupreme Court of Connecticut · 1893
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