Cardi v. Amoriggi Sea Foods, Inc.

OPINION

BEVILACQUA, Chief Justice.

This is a civil action brought by the plaintiff, Domenico Cardi, seeking possession of premises located at 1391-1401 Park Avenue, Cranston, Rhode Island, occupied by the defendant, Amoriggi Sea Foods, Inc. At the close of all the evidence, both parties moved for directed verdicts. However, the trial justice reserved decision and submitted the case to the jury. The jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff for possession and costs. The trial justice thereafter denied the motions for directed verdict. The defendant filed a motion for a new trial, and after due…