Carson v. Squirrel Inn Corp.

ORDER

HEMPHILL, District Judge.

Plaintiff, seeking relief from an adverse jury verdict, moves for a judgment notwithstanding the verdict, or, in the alternative for a new trial. He sets forth thirteen grounds upon which he insists a judgment n. o. v. or new trial should be granted, argues five, which this court reviews.

GROUNDS 3

THE ONLY REASONABLE INFERENCE TO BE DRAWN FROM THE EVIDENCE IS THAT DEFENDANT WAS NEGLIGENT AND THAT SUCH CONDUCT PROXIMATELY CAUSED PLAINTIFF’S INJURY.

Effectively, this projects the motion for a directed verdict again before the court as a motion for judgment…