Pimental v. John E. Cox Co.

This is an action of tort brought by an employee of William J. Dorley and Company for damages for personal injuries alleged to have been sustained by the plaintiff as a result of the negligence of an employee of the defendant. The case was tried by a judge and jury, as hereinafter narrated. A motion by the defendant for a directed verdict was denied. The jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff in the amount of $1,000. Before this verdict was recorded the judge, with the consent of the jury, *580reserved leave to enter a verdict for the defendant. On motion of the defendant such a verdict was…