Teasley v. Richards

Court of Appeals of Georgia

Teasley v. Richards

195 S.E. 310, 57 Ga. App. 349, 1938 Ga. App. LEXIS 596

Court of Appeals of Georgia·Decided February 17, 1938·No. 26614·Published

Opinion

Eelton, J.

In an action for damages for injuries to person and property, where the defendant files a counter-suit, and the evidence as to whose negligence caused the injury is conflicting, it is a matter for the jury to decide as to whose negligence caused the injury. 'The jury decided against the defendant. The verdict, being supported by the evidence and having the approval of the trial judge, will not be disturbed.

Judgment affirmed.

Stephens, P. J., and Button, J., concur.

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Eelton, J.

In an action for damages for injuries to person and property, where the defendant files a counter-suit, and the evidence as to whose negligence caused the injury is conflicting, it is a matter for the jury to decide as to whose negligence caused the injury. 'The jury decided against the defendant. The verdict, being supported by the evidence and having the approval of the trial judge, will not be disturbed.

Judgment affirmed.

Stephens, P. J., and Button, J., concur.

Teasley v. Richards, 195 S.E. 310, 57 Ga. App. 349, 1938 Ga. App. LEXIS 596 (Ga. Ct. App. 1938).

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