Lane v. Shreiner
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
The decision of the Circuit Court was affirmed without argument, upon the authority of Burrall v. Dublois. (a)
1Opinion of the Court
The day on which the verdict is given, is computed as one of the fomda>s which are Mowed to move for a new trial.
IN this case a verdict was given for the plaintiff in the Circuit Court of Lancaster county on Tuesday; and on the Saturday following, a motion was made by the defendant for a rule to shew cause why there should not be a new trial. That Court however being of opinion that the motion was too late, because the day on which a verdict is given should be included.in the four days, refused the rule; and the defendant appealed to this court.
2Cited by2 opinions
- Barber v. ChandlerSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1851
- Maguire v. Burton, Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas, Philadelphia County1835