Gautieri v. Tuzio

Superior Court of Rhode Island

Gautieri v. Tuzio

3 R.I. Dec. 164

Superior Court of Rhode Island·Decided April 26, 1927·No. No.68948·Published

Opinion

RESCRIPT

CAPOTOSTO, J.

In an action of assumpsit plaintiff seeks to recover compensation for services rendered the defendant in taking care of certain mortgages. After a verdict for the defendant the plaintiff moves for a new trial!"

The plaintiff’s testimony is so interwoven with inconsistencies and untruths as to be unworthy of credence. In spite of the fact that this Court held the plaintiff for -perjury, it has nevertheless * scrupulously reviewed the evidence in this case. Its conclusion is that any other verdict thañ a verdict for the defendant would have put the stamp of approval upon improper conduct.

Motion for new trial denied.

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RESCRIPT

CAPOTOSTO, J.

In an action of assumpsit plaintiff seeks to recover compensation for services rendered the defendant in taking care of certain mortgages. After a verdict for the defendant the plaintiff moves for a new trial!"

The plaintiff’s testimony is so interwoven with inconsistencies and untruths as to be unworthy of credence. In spite of the fact that this Court held the plaintiff for -perjury, it has nevertheless * scrupulously reviewed the evidence in this case. Its conclusion is that any other verdict thañ a verdict for the defendant would have put the stamp of approval upon improper conduct.

Motion for new trial denied.

Gautieri v. Tuzio, 3 R.I. Dec. 164 (R.I. Ct. App. 1927).

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