Baker v. Clifford-Mathew Investment Co.

The defendant in error filed its petition in the Circuit Court in and for St. Johns County, alleging that the plaintiff in error, unlawfully and against its consent, withheld from it certain real estate therein particularly described; and prayed restitution of possession and damages. The cause was heard before a jury; and at the conclusion of the testimony of the petitioner, the plaintiff in error made a motion that the court direct a verdict in his favor, which motion was denied; and thereupon, the petitioner moved the court for a directed verdict on its behalf, which motion was granted by…