Atlantic Coast Line Railroad v. Goodwin
Court of Appeals of Georgia
Action for damages, from city court of Valdosta — Judge Smith. August 29, 1906.
1Opinion of the CourtBussell, J.
There was but one question before the jury. There are two before us. The tree of amount, with gradually lessening branches growing from its trunk, is the only vegetation in the field of this case. The main stem of this legal twig was presented to the view of the jury by the court below, while the bifurcated branches of the same tree are presented for our consideration by the bill of exceptions. The single question before the jury, as submitted by the charge of the court, was the value of the goods lost by the defendant company. In other words, what was plaintiff’s damage as shown and measured…
2Cases cited6 opinions
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- Cooper v. YoungSupreme Court of Georgia · 1857
- Central of Georgia Railway Co. v. Murphey & HuntSupreme Court of Georgia · 1901
- Savannah, Florida & Western Ry. Co. v. Sloat Bros.Supreme Court of Georgia · 1894
- Rome Railroad v. SloanSupreme Court of Georgia · 1869
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