Maceda v. Ellis Chingos Construction Corp.

At the end of the plaintiff’s case, the defendant Ellis Chingos Construction Corp. (hereinafter called “ Chingos ” or “ defendant ”) moved for a dismissal of the complaint. Decision was reserved. Without offering any proof, the defendant then rested, renewed its motion for dismissal and also moved for a directed verdict in its favor. Decision was likewise reserved on these motions.

The jury brought in a verdict for the plaintiff in the sum of $18,500, whereupon defendant renewed its previous motions and also moved ‘ ‘ to set aside the verdict on the ground it is excessive.” Decision was…