Hopkins v. Clanton Motor Co.

Beasley, Judge.

Appellant Hopkins as executrix of the estate of Alexander M. Hopkins appeals from the denial of a new trial following a verdict and judgment in favor of plaintiff Clanton Motor Company, Inc. in its suit on an account for auto repairs.

Hopkins contends that the trial court erred in failing to grant a new trial because the verdict was contrary to law and the evidence, it granted relief not prayed for in the pleadings, and “it was evident the jury was confused to such an extent as to justify the inference of gross mistake and [undue bias].” She argues that the verdict cannot stand…