Legal Opinion
Western & Atlantic Railroad v. Wright
Court of Appeals of Georgia
Decided June 22, 1949No. 32351, 32360PublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
1. The court did not err in overruling the motion to dismiss the motion for a new trial.
2. The court did not err in overruling the motion to dismiss the action, in the nature of a general demurrer.
3. Grounds 4 through 14 of the amended motion are without merit.
4. The verdict is so excessive as to indicate bias and prejudice or gross mistake.
5. The general grounds of the motion for new trial are not passed on.
DECIDED JUNE 22, 1949. REHEARING DENIED JULY 27, 1949.
This action was brought by Mrs. Mamie Wright, as temporary administratrix of the estate of Oscar Petty, deceased, against Western…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Moore v. Seaboard Air-Line Railway Co.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1923
- Seaboard Air-Line Railway v. RandolphSupreme Court of Georgia · 1907
- Southern Railway Co. v. YoungCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1917
- Atlantic Coast Line Railroad v. McDonaldCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1935
3Cited by2 opinions
- Swift & Company v. LawsonCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1957
- National Trailer Convoy, Inc. v. SuttonCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1975