Kelley v. Boston Woven Hose & Rubber Co.

The question in this case is whether the evidence warranted a finding that the plaintiff received an injury through the negligence of the defendant or its servants. At the close of the evidence the defendant presented a motion for a directed verdict, which was denied. Thereafter the trial judge reserved leave to enter a verdict under G. L. c. 231, § 120. The jury found for the plaintiff, whereupon the judge upon motion of the defendant ordered a verdict to be entered for the defendant; the plaintiff excepted.

The testimony tended to show the following facts: The defendant's premises were…