McDermott v. Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Railway Co.

Taylor, C.

Action for false imprisonment in which plaintiff had a verdict for $3,500. Defendant made a motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict and, in the event that should be denied, made a motion for a new trial. The motion for judgment was denied, but the motion for a new trial was granted unless plaintiff should file a written consent that the verdict be reduced to $1,800. Plaintiff filed the written consent, and judgment was entered on the verdict as so reduced. Defendant appealed therefrom.

Defendant uses the depot of the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Company for its…