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LYERLY v. PHILLIPS

76981.

188 Ga. App. 566 (1988)

373 S.E.2d 663

LYERLY v. PHILLIPS.

Court of Appeals of Georgia.

Decided September 27, 1988.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Richard B. Eason, for appellant.

James E. Cornwell, Jr., Andrew J. Hill III, for appellee.

BIRDSONG, Chief Judge.

Thi Hanh Phillips sued Nancy Lyerly for damages arising out of an auto collision. Lyerly counterclaimed. Each party at trial vigorously asserted that the other's vehicle had strayed into her lane. The jury awarded plaintiff Phillips $30,000 compensatory damages and $25,000 punitive damages against Nancy Lyerly, who was awarded nothing on her counterclaim. Lyerly asserts five errors. Held:

1. We reverse this verdict for the admission...

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