McLeod v. Andrew Murphy & Son, Inc.

This is an action for treble damages uhder the Emer gency Price Control Act of 1942. Issues were made and trial was had. At the close of plaintiff’s case-in-chief, defendant moved for a directed verdict and an order dismissing the action. The trial court sustained the motion and dismissed the action. Plaintiff appeals. We affirm the judgment of the trial court.

Sometime in November 1944, a car of the plaintiff and a truck belonging to one Dan Thomas collided. The accident occurred near Valentine in Cherry County. Thomas was a contract dealer with defendant. Plaintiff agreed to pay the damages…