Hardin v. Jackson Yacht Club, Inc.

SMITH, Justice.

The judgment, from which this appeal has been prosecuted, was entered by the Circuit Court of the First Judicial District of Hinds County pursuant to a jury verdict in a wrongful death action brought by the personal representative of James E. Hardin, deceased, against Maurice Joseph and Jackson Yacht Club. The verdict exonerated defendant-appellee, Jackson Yacht Club from liability, but awarded damages of $89,000 against defendant Joseph.

After giving notice of appeal, Joseph paid or settled the judgment obtained against him. Therefore, there is no appeal from the judgment…