Craven v. Allen
Court of Appeals of Georgia
1Opinion of the Court
Deen, Judge.
1. The verdict of the jury in this personal injury case read: “We the jury find in favor of the plaintiff the amount of $10,000, and against the defendant James Hershell Allen in the amount of $1,000, and against the defendant Robert C. Maulc in the amount of $9,000.” The trial court entered an order- declaring the verdict illegal. The appellant moved for judgment in accordance with the verdict, the denial of which is enumerated as error.(a) The common law rule against apportionment of compensatory damages is in force except in those states which have by statute expressly…
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