West End & Atlanta Street Railway Co. v. Mozely

Blandford, Justice.

Mozely brought an action against this company, claiming damages for injuries which he alleged he sustained in getting oif the cars of the defendant. There was a great deal of evidence introduced on both sides. The evidence was very conflicting, and would authorize a verdict for either party in the case; the jury could have found for one as well as for the other. A motion for new trial was made on. certain grounds by the company, the verdict having gone against them. It is only necessary to notice two of these grounds ;■

1. The court charged the jury: “ If the plaintiff rang…