Lawrence v. Gladitsch

This is an action to recover damages for personal injuries sustained while repairing a boom on a truck equipped to lift or move heavy objects or structures. At the conclusion of the evidence, both parties moved for a directed verdict. The court thereupon dismissed the jury and rendered judgment for the plaintiff in the sum of $4800. Defendant appeals.

The parties having thus waived a jury, the findings of the circuit court are conclusive on appeal if there is any substantial evidence to support them. Blakeley v. First National Bank, 151 Or. 655, 51 P. (2d) 1034, and cases cited therein. Also…