Knipping v. Chicago Telephone Co.

Appellate Court of Illinois

Knipping v. Chicago Telephone Co.

184 Ill. App. 48

CourtAppellate Court of Illinois

DecidedDecember 4, 1913

DocketGen. No. 18,452

StatusPublished

Cited by2 cases

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Knipping v. Chicago Telephone Co., 184 Ill. App. 48 (Ill. Ct. App. 1913).

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Mr. Presiding Justice McSurely

delivered the opinion of the court.

4. Trial, § 186*—questions considered on motion to direct a verdict. On motion' to direct a verdict, it is not for the court to consider whether the evidence is weak or strong, or whether or not discredit has been cast upon it by cross-examination. All such matters are for the jury to weigh and pass upon. 5. Appeal and error, § 606*—what necessary to preserve ruling on motion to direct a verdict. Ruling of court denying a motion to direct a verdict for defendant is preserved by exception taken to the ruling, without the necessity of any further motion, not even the motion for a new trial. 6. Appeal and error, § 607*—when special findings of jury not reviewahle. Special findings of jury are conclusive when not asked to be set aside on motion for a new trial.

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Mr. Presiding Justice McSurely

delivered the opinion of the court.

4. Trial, § 186*—questions considered on motion to direct a verdict. On motion' to direct a verdict, it is not for the court to consider whether the evidence is weak or strong, or whether or not discredit has been cast upon it by cross-examination. All such matters are for the jury to weigh and pass upon. 5. Appeal and error, § 606*—what necessary to preserve ruling on motion to direct a verdict. Ruling of court denying a motion to direct a verdict for defendant is preserved by exception taken to the ruling, without the necessity of any further motion, not even the motion for a new trial. 6. Appeal and error, § 607*—when special findings of jury not reviewahle. Special findings of jury are conclusive when not asked to be set aside on motion for a new trial.

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