Atkinson v. Taylor
Court of Appeals of Georgia
Action for damages; from city court of Tifton — Judge E. Eve. September 11, 1912.
1Opinion of the CourtRussell, J.
1. The recovery of damages which can not legally be measured by any other standard than the enlightened conscience of impartial jurors can not be set aside upon the ground that it is excessive, unless it is manifestly the result of prejudice, bias, or corrupt motive. Southern Railway Co. v. Wright, 6 Ga. App. 172 (64 S. E. 703); Murphy v. Meacham, 1 Ga. App. 155 (57 S. E. 1046); Merchants & Miners Transportation Co. v. Corcoran, 4 Ga. App. 654 (62 S. E. 130).
2. “Inasmuch as enforced idleness or diminished efficiency in offices of labor is calculated to give rise to mental distress, it is not…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- Powell v. Augusta & Summerville RailroadSupreme Court of Georgia · 1887
- Merchants & Miners Transportation Co. v. CorcoranCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1908
- Southern Railway Co. v. WrightCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1909
- Atlanta Street Railroad v. JacobsSupreme Court of Georgia · 1891
- Murphy v. MeachamCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1907
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- Prettyman v. TopkisSuperior Court of Delaware · 1938
- Pidcock v. WestCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1920
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