Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Co. v. Hall

Jordan, Judge.

The rule is well established in Georgia that the testimony of a party who offers himself as a witness in his own behalf is to be construed most strongly against him when it is self-contradictory, vague or equivocal. Western <&c. B. Co. v. Evans, 96 Ga. 481 (23 SE 494); Southern B. Co. v. Hobbs, 121 Ga. 428 (49 SE 294), and many subsequent cases. We cannot agree with, appellant’s contention, however, that this rule should be applied under the circumstances existing here.

This court has strictly applied the rule and has held that it does not extend to or include a pre-trial…