Mapp v. Saenger Theatres, Inc.

GRUBB, District Judge.

“This is an appeal from a judgment for the defendants upon a directed verdict, in the District Court for .the Southern District of Mississippi. The action was one for damages under the Mississippi statute for the alleged negligent killing of the intestate, while he was on the premises of the defendant, the Plaza Amusement Company. All the defendants, except the Plaza Amusement Company and the manager, Harry W. Rice, were eliminated before the verdict was directed. The only defendants who are appellees are the Plaza Amusement Company and its manager, Harry W. Rice.

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