Vinton v. Township of Plainfield

This is an action brought to recover for the negligence of defendant in failing to keep a public highway in a condition reasonably safe and fit for travel, resulting, as plaintiff claims, in injury to him. From a judgment for $850 in favor of the plaintiff, the case is brought here by writ of error.

The assignments of error may be divided into three groups:(1) The refusal of the judge to direct a verdict in favor of the defendant.(2) Refusal to charge as requested by defendant, and error in the charge as given.(3) Error when the jury returned for further instructions, and in keeping the jury…