Gardner v. Gardner

This is an action in ejectment, brougfit by Earle A. Gardner, son ,and sole heir at law of Henry M. Gardner, deceased, and involves title to the west- 46% feet of lot 5, block 170, city of Lansing. In this opinion we speak of Leonard B. Gardner as defendant. Trial by jury resulted in a verdict for plaintiff. Notwithstanding the verdict, judgment was entered for defendant. At the close of all the proofs plaintiff moved for a directed verdict in his favor. This was denied. Defendant also moved for a directed verdict in his favor, and, while expressing doubt, the court refused to direct a…