Postal Telegraph Cable Co. v. Scott

Citations

• 76 Fla. 336
• 79 So. 767

Syllabus

<p>1. The common law rule that contributory negligence bars recovery, is in force in this State, it never having been modified by Statute in this class of cases.</p> <p>2. Contributory negligence to bar recovery does not clearly appear in this case.</p> <p>8. Where it clearly appears that damages awarded are excessive a remittitur may be directed, in default of which the judgment will stand reversed.</p>