Street v. Lokey

Coleman, C.

This was a suit for personal injuries alleged to have been sustained in a 'collision of motor vehicles on the public highway. The case was tried in the circuit court, and, pursuant to a jury verdict, the plaintiff was awarded damages in the sum of $100. The motion of the plaintiff for a new trial, on the ground that the verdict was grossly inadequate, was sustained. The defendant then filed an appeal here.

Appellee raises the point that an-order granting a new trial in the circuit court is not a final order as required by Section 1147, Code of 1942, and hence is not appeal-able.

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