Thompson-Weinman & Co. v. Brock

Smith, Judge.

The jury awarded Brock $75,000 in compensation for injuries he sustained as a result of a fall on Thompson-Weinman’s property. Thompson-Weinman appeals alleging the trial court erred in denying its motions for directed verdict and judgment notwithstanding the verdict and in overruling its motion for new trial on the general grounds and on the special ground that the court improperly charged the jury. We affirm.

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