The Western v. Mccauley
Decision Date | 28 February 1882 |
Citation | 68 Ga. 818 |
Parties | The Western and Atlantic Railroad Company. vs. McCauley. |
Court | Georgia Supreme Court |
1. The verdict is supported by the evidence.
2. In fixing the amount of damages under a suit for destroying property, interest is not recoverable Co nomine, but the jury may consider the length of time damages have been withheld, the character of the tort, the conduct of the defendant, and all the circumstances of the transaction, and may, in their discretion, increase the amount of the damages allowed accordingly. 66 Ga., 499 6 Am. Dec, 196; cit. and notes; 1 Am. Lead. Cas., 511, and notes.
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