State v. Diegle

On motion to direct verdict for defendant.

I will state at some length the conclusions of the court on the motion, which is submitted by counsel for the defendant, to take -this case from the jury.

I might just announce my conclusions, but. I always have the feeling that litigants are entitled to know the reasons for conclusions reached by the court, and especially when the matter means so much to parties; and when a court gives its reasons and if they appeal to any -one as cogent, or at least if they give evidence of careful, conscientious consideration, the parties are better satisfied when…