...the defendant has appealed. But two points are argued — (a) that the court refused to nonsuit or direct a verdict for 'the defendant upon the ground that the plaintiff contributed to the accident by her negligence in attempting to find a seat in the theatre while it...

...caused by the negligence of the defendant. At the close of the plaintiff's testimony, the court directed a verdict for the defendant, upon the ground that the plaintiff had not made out a cause of action. Plaintiff was foreman of section 9 of the defendant's road, and at...

...Cincinnati, etc., R. Co. v. Winkle, 148 Ky. 726. Error is assigned upon the action of the court in refusing to direct a verdict for the defendant upon the ground that the testimony showed without contradiction that engine No. 102 on the day of the fire was in proper condition...

...was the right-hand fenders of the car hit your car? "A. Yes, sir." The learned trial judge directed a verdict for the defendant upon the ground that the plaintiff had failed to prove negligence upon the part of the defendant company, or a lack of contributory negligence...

...twelve years' purchase, amounted to £168. Counsel for the defendant called upon the learned Judge to direct a verdict for the defendant, upon the ground that the plaintiff was only entitled to recover nominal damages, which were satisfied by the sum of ten shillings lodged...

...APPEALS AND ERRORS — court must refuse to direct verdict if evidence is in conflict. Upon a motion to direct a verdict for the defendant upon the ground that the plaintiff foreign corporation has been transacting business in 11linois in violation of the statute the court...

...plaintiff, with mesne rates, assessed by consent at £25. Counsel for the defendant called upon his Lordship to direct a verdict for the defendant, upon the ground that the defendant's deed, by virtue of its registry, had priority over the plaintiff's deed, which was not...

...was therefore excused from consigning more. At the close of the testimony, the defendant's counsel asked the court to direct a verdict for the defendant upon the following grounds : 1st. That the written contract was invalid. 2d. That by its terms it did not prevent...

...parties intended to bind the company only, the plaintiff could not recover. The court refused, also, to direct a verdict for the defendant, upon the ground, that the transaction was with the company, and that the defendant was not bound by or liable on the note. Proper...

...trial appears from the opinion of the court. After the testimony was closed, counsel for defen dant asked the court to direct a verdict for the defendant, upon the following grounds : 1. That by the policy of insurance it expired by its terms on April 25, 1869, and...