Legal Opinion
The Kroger Company v. Roadrunner Transportation, Inc.
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Decided January 12, 1981No. 80-7222PublishedCited by 14 opinions
1Per curiam
In this diversity suit involving a property damage claim from a collision between two trucks in Carroll County, Georgia, the. jury returned a verdict in favor of plaintiff Kroger for $16,870.00. Roadrunner appeals, arguing that the trial judge committed reversible error by not instructing the jury on the Georgia “avoidance” doctrine. Kroger argues that Roadrunner failed to object properly to the trial judge’s denial of the requested charge on the avoidance doctrine, as required by Rule 51, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Kroger also contends that the district court’s charge as a whole…
2Cases cited11 opinions
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- Mrs. Camille F. Lind v. Aetna Casualty and Surety CompanyCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1967
- Mrs. David B. Wallace, Sr., and David B. Wallace, Sr. v. William Dale Ener and T. M. KellumCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1975
- Davis v. HammockCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1970
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