Stallard v. Atlantic Greyhound Lines

This is an automobile accident case in which there is that conflict in testimony quite common in litigation of this character. Such conflicts, however, are commonly settled by a jury’s verdict, although that verdict, when disapproved by the trial judge, is not so conclusive as one affirmed.

*227In this case, Mrs. Lucy Stallard, plaintiff, did obtain a verdict which has been set aside.

When can this with propriety be done? It should only be done when the verdict is contrary to the evidence or without evidence to support it. Code, section 6251.

Governing principles are plain enough, nor is their…