...found a verdict for the defendant. In Michaelmas term, Merewether, Serjt., obtained a rule nisi for a new trial, on the ground of misdirection and that the verdict was against the weight of evidence; and he cited Rogers v. Brookes (c). Manning (with whom were Setwyn and Pollen)...

...been obtained to enter a verdict for the defendants according to the leave reserved, and also for a new trial on the ground of misdirection, and that the verdict was against the evidence, Crawder, Butt and Fitzherbert shewed cause (1). — First, assuming that the prohibition applies only...

...end of the year. The jury having found a verdict for the defendant, Sir WW Follett now moved for a new trial, on the ground of misdirection and that the verdict was against £ic*the evidence. The question in this case is, whether the plaintiff was hired by the year, or as...

...have been made in contemplation of bankruptcy (a). Vert for the defendant. Ludlow Serjt., moved for a new trial, on the ground of misdirection and that the verdict was against evidence.— The dishonour of the bills, and the request of Potter to have further time granted, amount,...

...reservation at the trial, that a verdict be entered for the plaintiff for the damages assessed ; or for a new trial, on the ground of misdirection, and that the verdict was against law and the evidence and the weight of evidence; and contended that the judgment in ejectment was not...

...the issues upon the first count. Channell Serjt., in Michaelmas term last, obtained a rule nisi for a new trial, on the ground of misdirection, and that the verdict was against evidence. He submitted that it was not incumbent on the defendants to shew that the publications which...

...returned a verdict for the plaintiff— Channel!, Serjeant, in the last term, obtained a rule nisi for a new trial, on the ground of misdirection, and that the verdict was not warranted by the evidence. — He submitted that the evidence tended to shew that Elrick, and not...

...a verdict for the plaintiff, damages 29/. Ludfow Serjt., in Easter term, obtained a rule nisi for a new trial on the ground of misdirection, and that the verdict was the evidence. Talfourd Serjt. (with whom was Whateley) now shewed cause, and submitted that there was...

...Ex.iLt..— Tried, in Kent, before Lord Campbell, CJ Verdict for the defendant. Shre, Serjt. moved for a new trial, 'on the ground of misdirection, and that the verdict was against evidence. The Court said f hut they had received an intimation from Lord Campbell, CJ th:it he thought...

...ELLIOTT : THE SOCTH DEVON RAILWAY COMPANY. — Kinglake, Sent, moved to set aside the plaintiffs verdict on the ground of misdirection, and that the verdict was against the evidence. The action was tried at Exeter before Mr. Justice Wightmnn, and had been directed by an order of the...