Devoe v. School-district No. Three

Plaintiff sued in justice’s court to recover balaxxce of wages as school-teacher. He had judgment, and defendant appealed to the circuit court, where plaintiff again prevailed, the circuit judge directing a verdict in his favor for $28.32. Judgment was entered upon the verdict, and defendant assigns error.

When the plaintiff rested, the defendant asked the court to direct a verdict in its favor, which request was refused. It should have been granted. We are satisfied that the plaintiff had no case upon his own showing. He had taught the school the year before for eight months, and gave good…