Hughes v. St. Louis National League Baseball Club, Inc.

Action for damages for personal injuries. Yerdict and judgment for plaintiff; but set aside by the trial court on defendant’s motion and judgment entered.for defendant in accordance with its motion for a directed verdict. Plaintiff appealed and the Court of Appeals reversed and remanded with directions to reinstate the verdict upon compliance by plaintiff with an order of remittitur. (218 S. W. (2d) 632.) We ordered transfer, under Section 10, Article 5, 1945 Constitution, on application of defendant.

The questions for decision on the merits are whether plaintiff made a case for the jury and…