Legal Opinion
Mathis v. Watson
Supreme Court of Georgia
Decided March 2, 1989No. 45848PublishedCited by 8 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Bell, Justice.
We granted certiorari in this case to determine whether the trial court committed reversible error in charging the jury on so-called “magnified” damages. Mathis v. Watson, 187 Ga. App. 100 (1) (369 SE2d 291) (1988).
This case stems from injuries that James Phillips suffered when he was pinned against a feed mill by a pickup truck driven by Billy Watson. Judith Mathis, the mother of Phillips, sued Watson for Phillips’ injuries in her individual capacity and as the next friend of Phillips. The jury returned a verdict in Watson’s favor.
On appeal, Mathis contended that the trial…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Brewer v. HensonCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1957
- Minter v. LearyCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1987
- Ammons v. Six Flags Over Georgia, Inc.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1984
- Coker v. CaseyCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1986
- Mathis v. WatsonCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1988
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