McLain v. Easley

The plaintiffs McLain and wife seek recovery of damages as the alleged result of the negligent operation of a ferry boat belonging to the defendants Easley and Morton.- Trial in the superior court for Franklin county, sitting-with a jury, resulted in a verdict awarding to the plaintiffs recovery in the sum of $600. Thereupon the defendants moved for judgment denying to plaintiffs recovery, notwithstanding the verdict. This motion was by the trial court granted and judgment rendered accordingly. From this disposition of the case in the superior court, the plaintiffs have appealed to this court.