Desaman v. Butler Bros.
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Action in the district court for St. Louis county to recover damages for personal injuries. At the trial the jury returned a verdict in favor of plaintiff for $3,000. Defendant appealed from an order denying its motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict or for a new trial. After defendant had appealed, plaintiff in person and defendant’s attorneys settled the case and stipulated for a dismissal of the appeal without costs to either party, and the appeal was dismissed.
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Action in the district court for St. Louis county to recover damages for personal injuries. At the trial the jury returned a verdict in favor of plaintiff for $3,000. Defendant appealed from an order denying its motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict or for a new trial. After defendant had appealed, plaintiff in person and defendant’s attorneys settled the case and stipulated for a dismissal of the appeal without costs to either party, and the appeal was dismissed. Thereafter upon the application of J. De La Motte, Esq., the court ordered the parties to show cause why his application…
1Opinion of the CourtBunn, J.
This action was begun November 5, 1907, to recover damages for personal injuries. Plaintiff’s' attorney prosecuted tbe case under a contract witb plaintiff by tbe terms of wbicb be was to receive for bis services an amount equal to one-balf of tbe amount recovered. Tbe trial in February, 1908, resulted in a verdict for plaintiff in tbe sum of $3,000. After numerous stays, defendant’s motion for judgment or a new trial was made, and denied March 24, 1909. Defendant, on tbe same day, gave notice of appeal to this court. Tbe return on tbe appeal was made May 18, 1909. On tbe day before…
2Cases cited3 opinions
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- Farmer v. Stillwater Water Co.Supreme Court of Minnesota · 1909
3Cited by15 opinions
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