Supreme Court of South Carolina, 1922

Oliver v. Davis, Agent

Oliver v. Davis, Agent
Supreme Court of South Carolina · Decided April 11, 1922 · Fraser
111 S.E. 791; 118 S.C. 437; 1922 S.C. LEXIS 38 (South Eastern Reporter)

Oliver v. Davis, Agent

Opinion of the Court

The opinion of the Court was delivered by

Mr. Justice Fraser.

This is an action for damages for personal injuries to a passenger. There are only two questions in the case, and the consideration of them does not require a statement of the facts.

I. When there in a conflict between the Circuit Judge and the stenographer as to the exact language of the charge, must this Court accept the statement of the trial Judge or the stenographer ? The answer is that the statement of the trial Judge shall prevail. It is not clear that there is a conflict in this case. ’The question is decided against the appellant.

II. Was the verdict excessive? This Court cannot say it was so excessive as to warrant setting aside a judgment based upon it. This question is decided against the appellant.

The judgment appealed from is affirmed.

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