Painter v. Keeshin Motor Express Co.

On issue joined on plaintiff’s amended complaint charging negligence the jury returned a verdict finding defendant guilty and assessing damages at the sum of $13,500, on which judgment was entered. Defendant did not offer any evidence nor move for a new trial. At the close of plaintiff’s case, and again at the.close of all the evidence, defendant requested the court to instruct the jury to return a verdict finding defendant not guilty. The court reserved ruling on the motions and on the instructions presented therewith. After verdict defendant moved that judgment be entered in its favor and…