Scott v. Government of Columbia

PINE, District Judge.

Plaintiffs, Mr. and Mrs. Scott, have sued the District of Columbia for damages on account of injuries sustained by Mr. Scott. They claim that he fell and was seriously injured while crossing one of its streets.

A jury has found in favor of the plaintiffs, and defendant has moved for judgment n. o. v. In considering this motion, the Court must construe the evidence most favorably to the plaintiffs and give them the full effect of every legitimate inference. If, upon the evidence so construed, reasonable men might differ, the motion should be denied. On the other hand, if no…