Kansas City, Memphis & Birmingham Railroad v. Fite , 67 Miss. 373 ( 1889 )


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  • Campbell, J.,

    delivered the opinion of the court.

    The court should have instructed the jury to find a verdict for nominal damages only. There was no actual damage shown, and there was not a circumstance in evidence on which to found a claim for exemplary damages. In this state of case the court should not have permitted exemplary damages.

    Reversed and remanded.

Document Info

Citation Numbers: 67 Miss. 373

Judges: Campbell

Filed Date: 10/15/1889

Precedential Status: Precedential

Modified Date: 11/10/2024