McLaughlin v. Getman

This is an action of tort to recover damages for personal injuries by reason of being struck by an automobile operated by the defendant. Trial was by jury. At the close of the plaintiff’s evidence the defendant moved for a directed verdict on the ground that there was no evidence showing negligence on the part of the defendant and that the evidence showed that the plaintiff was guilty of contributory negligence. After some discussion pertaining to the motion the court adopted the procedure of suspending its ruling, saying that it would submit the case to the jury and if it brought in a…