Mayor of Washington v. Calhoun
Supreme Court of Georgia
Motion to arrest judgment. Before Judge Reese. Wilkes superior court. May term, 1897.
1Opinion of the CourtLumpkin, P. J.
An action was brought by Calhoun against the Mayor and Council of Washington, for the negligent killing of two mules, the property of the plaintiff, “reasonably worth $250.” There was a general verdict for the plaintiff, without specifying the amount he was entitled to recover. The *676defendant filed a motion in arrest of judgment, to the overruling of which it excepts.
1. It seems to be well-settled law that a verdict rendered in an action for unliquidated damages must expressly state the amount to which the jury deem the plaintiff entitled, or no lawful judgment in his favor can be entered. The…
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