Tinsley v. Jones

Opinion of the Court by

William Rogers Clay, Commissioner

Dismissing appeal.

In this action for damages for personal injuries, plaintiff, Julia Tinsley, recovered of the defendant, Fred Gr. Jones, a verdict and judgment for $750.00. A new trial was awarded, and on the second trial she recovered a verdict and judgment for $350.00. Plaintiff was granted an appeal below and defendant prosecutes a cross-appeal.

Since the purpose of the appeal is to substitute the first judgment for that rendered on the second trial, the amount in controversy on the original appeal is the difference between the two…