Givens v. Yazoo M.V.R. Co.

' Plaintiff’s cotton gin, which was located near defendant’s railroad track, was burned on July 15, 1920. Alleging that the fire which destroyed the gin and its contents was negligently started by the defendant, plaintiff brought this suit for $4,000, the alleged value thereof.

The case was tried on February 3, 1931, and on April 8 judgment was rendered in favor of plaintiff for $500. Judgment was read and signed on the following day.

Eight days later, on April 17, 1931, plaintiff, through his counsel, filed a remittitur reducing the amount claimed from $4,000 to $1,900. Defendant appealed to…