Southwestern Telegraph & Telephone Co. v. Coffey

WILLSON, O. J.

(after stating the facts as above). In its first and eighth assignments appellant complains of the verdict as excessive, and in its second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, and seventh assignments complains of portions of the closing argument to the jury, made by one of appellee’s counsel, as unwarranted by the testimony and prejudicial to its rights.

When considered with reference to the injury suffered by said appellee, we do not think the sum found in his favor is so large as to suggest that the judgment of the members of the jury may have been influenced by passion or prejudice,…