Smith v. Brasseur

This is an action of tort for the alleged negligence of the defendant in operating his automobile, which resulted in personal injuries to the plaintiff. Trial was by jury with a verdict and judgment for the plaintiff. At the close of the plaintiff’s case, and at the close of all the evidence, the defendant moved for a directed verdict in his favor. After verdict and before judgment the defendant moved that the verdict be set aside and that judgment be entered for the defendant. To the overruling of each of these motions the defendant was allowed exceptions. He has briefed them together and…