Case Name: Layfield v. O'Neill et al.
Court: Court of Appeals of Georgia
Jurisdiction: Georgia
Decision Date: 1927-10-04
Citations: 37 Ga. App. 265
Docket Number: 18276
Parties: Layfield v. O’Neill et al.
Judges: Broyles, C. J., and Tjuke, J., concur.
Reporter: Georgia Appeals Reports
Volume: 37
Pages: 265–265

Head Matter:
18276.
Layfield v. O’Neill et al.
Decided October 4, 1927.
' Sidney Smith, for plaintiff in error. Hewlett & Dennis, contra.

Opinion:
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.