Muse v. Merrimack Valley National Bank

Plaintiffs initiated this action in the superior court to recover unpaid rent. Trial without a jury resulted in a verdict of $1,000 for plaintiffs. Defendant’s motion to set aside the verdict was denied, and its exceptions were reserved and transferred by Morris, J. The primary issue to be resolved by this court is whether the verdict below is in accord with the law and weight of the evidence.

The parties agree as to the basic facts. Plaintiffs are owners of a trailer park in Salem, New Hampshire, in which they rent trailer space and facilities in return for a fixed monthly payment. One of…