Florida East Coast Railway Co. v. Buckles

The declaration herein alleges in substance that the defendant railroad company so carelessly and negligently ran and operated its train that the said train struck a motor driven vehicle in which plaintiff was riding over a crossing and injured plaintiff as stated. There was a verdict for $10,000.00 damages. The trial court permitted a remittitur of $6,500.00, and rendered judgment for $3,500.00. Defendant took writ of error.

The judge certified in the bill of exceptions that it ‘ ‘ contains all the evidence introduced at the trial. * except exhibits filed by the respective parties.” .The…