The Northeastern Reporter, Volume 97West Publishing Company, 1912 - Law Includes the decisions of the Supreme Courts of Massachusetts, Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois, and Court of Appeals of New York; May/July 1891-Mar./Apr. 1936, Appellate Court of Indiana; Dec. 1926/Feb. 1927-Mar./Apr. 1936, Courts of Appeals of Ohio. |
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... verdict that defendant was negligent in the operation of its train at the public crossing where the in- jury took place is amply supported by the evidence of many witnesses . As to whether there was contributory negligence on the part ...
... verdict that defendant was negligent in the operation of its train at the public crossing where the in- jury took place is amply supported by the evidence of many witnesses . As to whether there was contributory negligence on the part ...
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... verdict in its favor , which motion was sustained , and a verdict returned in favor of said defendant . Appel- lant filed a demurrer to the amended com- plaint of appellee , which demurrer was over- ruled by the court , and this ruling ...
... verdict in its favor , which motion was sustained , and a verdict returned in favor of said defendant . Appel- lant filed a demurrer to the amended com- plaint of appellee , which demurrer was over- ruled by the court , and this ruling ...
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... verdict , and that they could render an impartial verdict according to the evidence . [ Ed . Note . For other cases , see Jury , Cent . Dig . §§ 461-479 ; Dec. Dig . § 103. * ] 7. CRIMINAL LAW ( § 1158 * ) — APPEAL - RE- VIEW ...
... verdict , and that they could render an impartial verdict according to the evidence . [ Ed . Note . For other cases , see Jury , Cent . Dig . §§ 461-479 ; Dec. Dig . § 103. * ] 7. CRIMINAL LAW ( § 1158 * ) — APPEAL - RE- VIEW ...
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... verdict , and that he can render an impartial verdict ac- cording to the evidence , and the court is satisfied that he does not entertain such a present opinion or impression as will in- fluence his verdict . The jurors in question made ...
... verdict , and that he can render an impartial verdict ac- cording to the evidence , and the court is satisfied that he does not entertain such a present opinion or impression as will in- fluence his verdict . The jurors in question made ...
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... verdict must be for the defendant . " - -- Where , in an action against a street rail- way company for injuries to a police officer while regulating the movement of cars and ve- hicles at a street corner , the court submitted the case ...
... verdict must be for the defendant . " - -- Where , in an action against a street rail- way company for injuries to a police officer while regulating the movement of cars and ve- hicles at a street corner , the court submitted the case ...
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