Taylor v. Burgus

Under the contention of the defendant there is but one question for decision in this case.

The defendant made a motion to direct a verdict, at the close of all the testimony, which was overruled, and, to the action of the court in overruling this motion for a directed verdict, the defendant excepted. The correctness of this ruling is the only question raised in the case. It is suggested, however, that the defendant, not having'filed a motion for a new trial, cannot be heard on the question he now raises.

The general rule governing motions for new trial, as set out in Stewart v. Equitable Mut.…