Central of Georgia Railroad v. Hearn

Carley, Judge.

Appellee-plaintiff filed this tort action against appellant-defendant, seeking to recover damages for personal injuries. Appellant did not contest its liability and a jury trial was held solely as to the issue of appellee’s damages. The jury verdict was returned on June 25, 1987. The trial court did not enter its judgment on the jury verdict until July 17, 1987. On July 14, 1987, after the jury had returned its verdict but before the trial court had entered final judgment thereon, appellee filed a motion for new trial. On August 7, 1987, the trial court entered an order which…