Atlantic Coast Line Railroad v. Conant
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad v. Conant
Opinion of the Court
This writ of error was taken to a judgment awarding $1,500.00 damages to Conant for injuries to himself and to an automobile caused' by a collision with a railroad locomotive. In view of the evidence showing-contributory negligence and of the nature and extent of the injuries and loss sustained, the damages awarded are manifestly excessive. See Atlantic Coast Line Ry. v. Hobbs, 71 Fla. 109. 70 South. Rep. 939. In such cases
It is so ordered.
Reference
- Full Case Name
- Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company, a Corporation, in Error v. Grant U. Conant, in Error
- Cited By
- 3 cases
- Status
- Published
- Syllabus
- Where the damages awarded are excessive, a remittitur may be allowed by the Appellate Court as an alternative for granting a new trial because of the excessive award of damages.