Sessoms v. Roberson

ERWIN, Judge.

The sole issue presented by this appeal is whether the entry of a directed verdict for defendant was appropriate. We say, no.

The legal standard for gauging the evidence on a motion for a directed verdict is well established and hardly needs repeating: “[A]ll evidence which supports plaintiffs claim must be taken as true and viewed in the light most favorable to him, giving him the benefit of every reasonable inference which may legitimately be drawn therefrom, and with contradictions, conflicts and inconsistencies being resolved in his favor.” Maness v. Fowler-Jones Construction…