Newton v. Rhoads Bros.

Plaintiffs in error complain of the holding .of the Court of Civil Appeals [11 S.W.(2d) 377] approving the action of the trial court in peremptorily instructing the jury to return a verdict against them, asserting that the testimony favorable to their cause of action raised an issue of fact which it was proper to submit to the jury.

The question presented requires a brief review of the testimony favorable to the cause of action asserted, which is one for illegally restraining plaintiff in error Mrs. S. A. Newton of her liberty.

The defendants in error owned and operated a jewelry store in the…