Excessive verdict
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From 233 U.S. 80 - Southern Railway-Carolina Division v. Bennett · 1914Most cited · 92 citing opinions
It may be admitted that if it were true that the excess appeared as matter of law,—that if, for instance, the statute fixed a maximum and the verdict exceeded it,—a question might arise for this court. But a case of mere excess upon the evidence is a matter to be dealt with by the trial court. It does not present a question for re-examination here upon a writ of error.