Legal Opinion
Houghton v. Leinwohl
Supreme Court of Vermont
Decided June 7, 1977No. 163-76PublishedCited by 23 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtBillings, J.
This legal malpractice action arose from appellant Leinwohl’s failure to bring suit against the St. Johnsbury and Lamoille County Railroad on behalf of Arden W. Houghton, Sr. within the statute of limitations (three years from the date of the accident) as required under the Federal Employers Liability Act (F.E.L.A.) 45 U.S.C. § 51 et seq. A jury returned a verdict of $91,400 for the appellee Houghton. At the end of the appellee Houghton’s case in chief, the appellant moved for a directed verdict. V.R.C.P. 50(a). The trial court reserved decision on this motion until after verdict. Later, it…
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