Jackson v. Muse

Hines, J..

The court directed a verdict in favor of the plaintiff, and then rendered a decree upon that verdict. The defendant, by direct bill of exceptions, excepts to the direction of the verdict, upon the grounds, *208(a) that a question of fact was raised under the pleadings and evidence; and (b) that the direction of the verdict was error and contrary to law. He excepts to the rendition of the decree, upon the ground that it is void and contrary to law and principles of equity and justice, “in that the evidence and the principles of law and equitable procedure and practice applicable thereto…