Legal Opinion

Claspell v. Brown

Court of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976)

Decided March 4, 1960PublishedCited by 14 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

PALMORE, Judge.

This is an automobile-pedestrian case in which a jury, after receiving instructions in toto as offered by the plaintiff, deliberated for three minutes and returned a verdict for the defendant. Plaintiff appeals on the ground that the verdict was contrary to the evidence and contrary to the law. We find no error.

It is unnecessary to discuss either the evidence or the instructions, because if •appellant’s contention on this appeal were well taken he would have been entitled to a directed verdict in his favor except as to the issue of damages. He did not, however, move for a…

2Cases cited9 opinions

  1. Wadkins' Adm'x v. Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Co.Court of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1956
  2. Wheat's Adm'r v. GrayCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1949
  3. Dorris v. Stevens' AdministratorCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1936
  4. Reed v. HostetlerCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1952
  5. City of Louisville v. ZoellerCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 1913

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3Cited by14 opinions

  1. Hatton v. CommonwealthCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1966
  2. Smith v. CrenshawCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1961
  3. Investors Heritage Life Insurance Co. v. ColsonCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 1986
  4. Massengale v. LesterCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1966
  5. Louisville Taxicab & Transfer Co. v. Holsclaw Transfer Co.Court of Appeals of Kentucky · 1961

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