Legal Opinion
Teklewold v. Taylor
Court of Appeals of Georgia
Decided February 16, 2005No. A05A0427PublishedCited by 13 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Blackburn, Presiding Judge.
In this action for personal injuries, defendant Yidnekachew Teklewold appeals the trial court’s decision to direct the verdict against him and to award $28,250 to the plaintiff, thereby overturning a jury verdict and corresponding judgment of zero damages. On appeal, Teklewold argues that the directed verdict was in error because (1) the proof offered to establish damages was uncertain and (2) some evidence showed the plaintiffs injuries were not caused by Teklewold. We agree and reverse.
The standard in reviewing a trial court’s decision to grant a directed verdict…
2Cases cited8 opinions
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