Linam v. Murphy

LOZIER, C.

Appellant (hereinafter called plaintiff) sued Murphy and AVeese, respondents (hereinafter called defendants) and Cooke for $25,000 for personal injuries. None of the 3 defendants below offered evidence, and, at the close of the case, each moved for a directed verdict. Murphy’s and AVeese’s motions were sustained, verdicts in their favor were directed, Cooke’s motion was overruled and plaintiff had verdict and judgment against Cooke for $25,000. Plaintiff has appealed, assigning as errors: sustainment of defendants’ motions and rejection of certain evidence.

The uncontradicted facts…