Lesch v. Great Northern Railway Co.
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Action in the district court for Ramsey county to recover $2,600 for trespass. The case was tried before Kelly, J., and a jury, which rendered a verdict in favor of plaintiff for $500. From an order granting a motion for a new trial but denying a motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict, defendant appealed.
1Opinion of the CourtLovely, J.
Action against defendant for alleged trespasses of two of its employees at the home premises of plaintiff. She recovered a verdict. Defendant made the alternative motion for judgment or a new trial. The court denied the-motion for judgment, but granted a new trial. Plaintiff acquiesced in the order for a new trial. Defendant appeals from the denial of its motion for judgment.
Upon this review, we are only authorized to determine whether there is evidence reasonably tending to support the plaintiff’s cause of action, under the theory upon which it was submitted.
The testimony tends to show that…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Smith v. MunchSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1896
- Mulvehill v. BatesSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1884
- Ellegard v. AcklandSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1890
- Brazil v. PetersonSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1890
3Cited by9 opinions
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- Barrett v. Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Railway Co.Supreme Court of Minnesota · 1908
- Kirby v. Jules Chain Stores Corp.Supreme Court of North Carolina · 1936
- Lesch v. Great Northern Railway Co.Supreme Court of Minnesota · 1906
- Plotkin v. Northland Transportation Co.Supreme Court of Minnesota · 1939
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