Forman v. Prudential Insurance Co. of America

Mr. Justice Wiest writes, “The motion for judgment non obstante veredicto after verdict and judgment thereon for defendant was improper,” citing authority. I agree that this is a correct statement of the law .as applied to the instant case. To prevent misunderstanding, however, this statement should be qualified inasmuch as it applies only in case there has not been a motion made for a directed verdict with decision thereon reserved by the court under the Empson act. Where motion for directed verdict has been made in a jury trial and the court has reserved decision thereon under the Empson…