Gilliard v. Johnston & Miller

The original grounds of the motion for new trial stated that the verdict was contrary to the evidence and without evidence to support it, decidedly and strongly against the weight of evidence, and contrary to law and the principles of justice and equity. The amendment to the motion for new trial alleged that upon the conclusion of the evidence for both sides the court directed á verdict for the plaintiffs, finding the property subject for a stated amount; and that “to the action of the court in directing said verdict . . the movant excepted, and now excepts and says the same was error . .…