Legal Opinion
Patillo v. Thompson
Court of Appeals of Georgia
Decided November 1, 1962No. 39558PublishedCited by 31 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Frankum, Judge.
A motion for new trial goes only to the verdict and reaches only such errors of law and fact as contributed to the rendition of the verdict. Herz v. Claflin Co., 101 Ga. 615 (5) (29 SE 33); Ray v. Wood, 93 Ga. App. 763 (1) (92 SE2d 820). In an ordinary negligence case, not only is a liability insurance policy of a litigant not admissible in evidence, but disclosure to the jury of the mere existence of such contract is ground for a mistrial. Minnick v. Jackson, 64 Ga. App. 554 (13 SE2d 891). See Green, Ga. Law of Evidence, § 73. Therefore, while a litigant has at least a…
2Cases cited36 opinions
- Georgia Power Co. v. PuckettSupreme Court of Georgia · 1935
- Huckabee v. GraceCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1934
- Atlanta Coach Co. v. CobbSupreme Court of Georgia · 1934
- Jardine Estates, Inc. v. Donna Brook Corp.New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division · 1956
- Emory University v. LeeCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1958
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3Cited by31 opinions
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- Schaefer v. Mayor &C. of AthensCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1969
- City Council of Augusta v. LeeCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1980
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