A verdict may be so amended as to make it conform to the pleadings if the error plainly appears upon the face of the record.
(Orig. Code 1863, § 3421; Code 1868, § 3441; Code 1873, § 3491; Code 1882, § 3491; Civil Code 1895, § 5110; Civil Code 1910, § 5694; Code 1933, § 110-110.)
RESEARCH REFERENCES
Am. Jur. 2d.
- 75B Am. Jur. 2d, Trial, § 1612 et seq.
C.J.S.- 89 C.J.S., Trial, §§ 1064, 1065, 1166 et seq.
ALR.
- Power of court to mold or amend verdict with respect to the parties for or against whom it was rendered, 106 A.L.R. 418.
Conflict of laws as to administration of testamentary trusts, and proper forum for judicial proceedings relating thereto, 115 A.L.R. 802.
Conflict of laws as regards effect of divorce, or other change in the relation of insured and beneficiary, upon rights of beneficiary under insurance policy, 125 A.L.R. 1287.
Power of trial court or appellate court to correct former's misinterpretation of jury's verdict, 160 A.L.R. 457.
Validity of verdict awarding medical expenses to personal injury plaintiff, but failing to award damages for pain and suffering, 55 A.L.R.4th 186.