Castillo v. Euresti

OPINION

BISSETT, Justice.

The principal issue presented by this appeal is whether the granting of defendant’s motion for an instructed verdict was proper. Theodore F. Castillo, plaintiff, filed suit against Josefa R. Euresti, defendant, on November 4, 1974, whereby he sought to recover title to and possession of a certain lot in Corpus Christi, Texas. Trial was to a jury. At the close of plaintiff’s evidence, defendant, in open court, orally moved for an instructed verdict, which was granted. Judgment that plaintiff take nothing was duly rendered and signed. Plaintiff has appealed.

Plaintiff…