Legal Opinion
Merriman v. Lewis
Supreme Court of Florida
Decided February 20, 1940PublishedCited by 11 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtBuford, J.
On writ of error we review order granting new trial after verdict in favor of plaintiff.
New trial was granted on' grounds 1 to 7, inclusive, and 23 and 25. Grounds 1 to 7, inclusive, of the Motion were:
“1. That the said verdict is against the evidence.
“2. That the said verdict is not supported by the evidence.
“3. That the verdict is contrary to the weight of the evidence.
“4. That the verdict is contrary to -law.
“5. That the verdict is contrary to law and the evidence.
“6. That the verdict is grossly excessive.
“7. That the verdict indicates that the jury were actuated by sympathy, prejudice or…
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