Palmer v. Julian

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Hoch, J.:

This was a common law action founded on negligence, to recover damages for personal injuries. The case is here upon appeal by the defendant from orders overruling his demurrer to the plaintiff’s evidence and his motion for a directed verdict at the close of all the evidence.

The order overruling the motion for a directed verdict requires no discussion. Such an order is not appealable. It is not a final order since it does not determine the cause. Nor is it specifically made appealable by statute, as is a ruling on demurrer, whether the demurrer…