Patton v. Texas & Pacific Railway Co.

Supreme Court of the United States · Decided 1901-01-07

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Mr. Justice Bbeweb delivered the opinion of the court. The plaintiff’s, contention is that the trial court erred in directing a verdict for the defendant and in failing to leave the question of negligence to the jury. That there are times when it is proper for a court to direct a verdict is clear. “It is well settled that the court may wit…

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