Hayden, Stone Inc. v. Echteld

We reverse the directed verdict entered in favor of defendant and remand for a new trial.

The procedure and criterion to be employed in considering a motion for a directed verdict are well known. 32 Fla.Jur., Trial, §§ 91-98 (1960); Little v. Publix Supermarkets, Inc., Fla.App. 1970, 234 So. 2d 132; Jones v. Hoffman, Fla.App.1970, 239 So.2d 76; Williams v. Dade County, Fla.App.1970, 237 So.2d 776; Hurst v. Krinzman, Fla.App.1970, 237 So.2d 333. When the evidence here is considered in that light, we feel that the trial court erred as there can be gleaned evidence and inferences in favor of…