Swan v. Bevis Rock Salt Co.

Citations

• 86 Kan. 260
• 119 P. 871
• 1912 Kan. LEXIS 270

Syllabus

<p>SYLLABUS BY THE COURT.</p> <p>.1. Verdict and Finding — Motion for New Trial Interpreted. Where a number of special findings are made against the party in whose favor a general verdict is rendered, a .motion • for a new trial filed by him, on the ground that the verdict is against the evidence, will be interpreted as meaning that such special findings are against the evidence.</p> <p>:2. Special Findings — Must be Approved by Court before Judgment Thereon. Where special findings returned by a jury are attacked as contrary to the evidence, no judgment can be rendered upon -them until they have been approved by the trial court.</p>