Publix Super Markets, Inc. v. Moton

LEHAN, Judge.

Publix Super Markets, Inc., and its insurer, Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company, defendants below, appeal from a final judgment awarding the plaintiff-appellee, Gussie Moton, taxable costs in the amount of $790.60. We reverse because appellants were entitled to a setoff against those taxable costs.

Appellee filed suit against Publix and original codefendants-joint tort-feasors Transeo Realty Trust and North River Insurance Company for injuries caused by the alleged negligent maintenance of a parking lot. Prior to trial, Transeo Realty Trust and North River Insurance Company…