Floyd v. Page

The opinion of the Court was delivered by

Mr. Justice Marion.

This action is for the recovery of real estate. The case was tried at the October term, 1921, of the Court of Common Pleas for Horry County. At the close of all of the testimony, both plaintiff and defendant moved for a directed verdict. The presiding Judge refused both motions and sent the case to the jury. The jury failed to agree, and a mistrial was ordered. The cause is brought to this Court upon appeal by each of the respective parties from the refusal of the trial Judge to direct a verdict in his favor.

The effect of the…