Thompson v. Box

Thompson, the appellant, sued Box, the appellee, for damages arising under the provisions of chapter 160, Laws of Mississippi of 1924, alleging that Box willfully interfered with, enticed away, knowingly employed, and contracted with laborers who were already under contract with Thompson, and induced said laborers to leave Thompson’s premises before the expiration of the lease contracts. Oh conclusion of the plaintiff’s testimony, the defendant moved the court to exclude plaintiff’s evidence, and direct a verdict for the defendant. This motion was sustained by the court, and judgment was…