Gaut v. Mutual Reserve Fund Life Ass'n

It is the opinion of the court that the motion of the defendant to direct a verdict in its favor should be granted, and the verdict will be so entered. I might now close the case, and leave the question where the law puts it; but it would be intolerable to counsel on either side, and to you, that I should make no explanation for taking that course. But what I am saying is not a charge upon which any exceptions can be taken, or of which any error can be predicated, as I am simply explaining to you the reasons why I direct your verdict in favor of the defendant, for your own information, and as…