Plough Broadcasting Co. v. Dobbs
Court of Appeals of Georgia
1Opinion of the Court
Sognier, Judge.
Thomas Dobbs sued Plough Broadcasting Company, Inc., (WPLO) and Bobby Buice alleging that the defendants conspired to defraud him of first prize in a fishing contest. The jury returned a verdict of $9,565 and attorney fees in favor of Dobbs. WPLO and Buice appeal.
1. Appellants contend that the trial court erred in failing to direct a verdict in their favor. The evidence disclosed that Dobbs and Buice entered a fishing derby sponsored by WPLO. First prize in the contest went to the fisherman with the greatest weight of pan fish (bream and crappie) caught during the contest.…
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