North Pennsylvania Railroad v. Commercial Bank of Chicago

Supreme Court of the United States · Decided 1887-12-01

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Mr. Justice Field, after stating the case, delivered theopinión of the court. There is no doubt of the power of the Circuit Court to direct a verdict for the plaintiff upon the evidence presented in a cause, where it is clear that he is entitled to recover, and no matter affecting his claim is left in doubt to be determined by the jury. Such a direction is emi…

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