Peay v. Ross

Bell, Judge:

James N. Peay commenced this action in trespass for damages against Roger L. Ross and G & R Enterprises, Inc. The jury returned a. verdict for Peay in the sum of $10,000.00 actual damages. Ross and G & R Enterprises appeal from the judge’s denial of their motion for a new trial nisi or, in the alternative, for a new trial on the ground that the verdict was excessive. We affirm.

The granting or refusing of a new trial absolute or a new trial nisi for excessiveness of verdict is a matter within the sound discretion of the trial judge. Bowden v. Powell, 194 S. C. 482,10 S. E. (2d) 8…