Copeland v. Cadillac Automobile Co.

Judgment on the verdict for the defendant. This is an action of tort brought in the Superior Court to recover compensation for personal injuries alleged to have been sustained by the plaintiff as a result of slipping on an accumulation of ice on the sidewalk adjacent to the premises of the defendant. The case was tried before a judge and a jury. Upon motion of the defendant a verdict was directed for the defendant. The judge reported the case for the determination of this court upon the stipulation of the parties that if there was error in the direction of a verdict, judgment should be…