Atlantic Coast Line R. Co. v. Burkett

This is a suit by B. P. Bur-kett against the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company for damages for negligently killing his cow. There was judgment for plaintiff on November 10, 1920, for $132.40.

On December 9, 1920, which was within 30 days after the date of the judgment, the defendant filed motion- to set aside the verdict and judgment, because (1) the verdict was contrary to the evidence, (2) the verdict was contrary to the law, and (3) the verdict was contrary to the law and evidence' in said cause. Section 3 of an act approved September 22, 1915, reads in part:

“After the lapse of thirty…