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Layfield v. O'Neill
139 S.E. 924
Ga. Ct. App.
1927
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Bloodworth, J.

1. Tlie instructions to tlie jury as to the presumption against a party failing to produce evidence in his power or within his reach (Civil Code of 1910, § 5749) were authorized by the facts. Moye v. Reddick, 20 Ga. App. 649 (2), 652 (93 S. E. 256). See also Fountain v. Callaway Co., 144 Ga. 550 (2) (87 S. E. 651).

2. There is evidence to support the verdict.

Judgment affirmed.

Broyles, C. J., and Tjuke, J., concur.

Case Details

Case Name: Layfield v. O'Neill
Court Name: Court of Appeals of Georgia
Date Published: Oct 4, 1927
Citation: 139 S.E. 924
Docket Number: 18276
Court Abbreviation: Ga. Ct. App.
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