Isaacson v. United States

KNOX, District Judge.

Upon the trial of this action, and afte? both parties had rested, defendant moved for a dismissal of the complaint, and also moved for the direction of a verdiet in its favor. Both motions were denied, and the case was submitted to the jury. After deliberating for some time, the jury reported its inability to reach an agreement. It was thereupon directed to return a verdiet for the defendant. Plaintiff now asks that this verdiet be set aside, and that he be awarded a new trial. The motion is based upon the contention that the action of the court was in violation of…