Irvine v. Grant
Court of Appeals of Georgia
Motion to open default; from city court of Atlanta—Judge Eeid. December- 13, 1913.
1Opinion of the CourtWade, J.
1. A verdict is not a verdict in law until received and published in open court. Handley v. McKee, 8 Ga. App. 570, 573 (70 S. E. 94). “A verdict shall be considered as published eo instanti in which it is handed to the plaintiff’s counsel or other person directed by the court to receive it.” Merchants Bank v. Rawls, 7 Ga. 191 (50 Am. D. 394). Where a jury agree on their verdict, write it out, have it signed by their foreman, and deliver it to the clerk, by the direction and in the presence of the judge, it is “published.” Ferrill v. Perryman, 34 Ga. 576. In the case sub judice the jury…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Merchants' Bank v. RawlsSupreme Court of Georgia · 1849
- Handley v. McKeeCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1911
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