Legal Opinion

Harrison v. Graham

Court of Appeals of Tennessee

Decided April 24, 1937PublishedCited by 3 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtFelts, J.

This is an action by R. E. Graham against C. F. Harrison for personal injuries claimed to have been caused by the latter’s negligent operation of his automobile.

There was a verdict for plaintiff for $3,400, the trial judge suggested a remittitur of $900, which plaintiff accepted under protest, and judgment for $2,500 was entered in his favor.

Both parties appealed in error and have assigned errors.

Defendant insists a new trial should be granted him because (1) there is no evidence of any negligence on his part, (2) plaintiff, as a matter of law, was guilty of contributory negligence, and (3)…

2Cases cited15 opinions

  1. Tennessee Central Railroad v. VanhoyTennessee Supreme Court · 1920
  2. Philip Carey Roofing & Manufacturing Co. v. BlackTennessee Supreme Court · 1913
  3. R. B. Tyler Co. v. Kirby's AdministratorCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1927
  4. Yarbrough v. L. N.R.R. Co.Court of Appeals of Tennessee · 1930
  5. Browder v. BeckmanAppellate Court of Illinois · 1934

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3Cited by3 opinions

  1. Ezell v. Post Sign Co., Inc.Court of Appeals of Tennessee · 1947
  2. Sweeney v. CarterCourt of Appeals of Tennessee · 1939
  3. Rea Const. Co. v. LaneCourt of Appeals of Tennessee · 1941

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