Narrative Opinion Summary
The court, represented by Justice Cushing, concluded that the inferior court was not obligated to interpret Captain David Young's response to the second interrogatory as requested by the jury. Additionally, the court found it inappropriate to rule on whether the inferior court should have granted the defendants' motion for a new trial based on the verdict being contrary to the evidence. The judgment of the inferior court is affirmed, and costs are awarded.
Legal Issues Addressed
Affirmation of Judgment and Award of Costssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court affirmed the judgment of the inferior court and awarded costs.
Reasoning: The judgment of the inferior court is affirmed, and costs are awarded.
Interpretation of Interrogatory Responsessubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court determined that it was not necessary for the inferior court to interpret Captain David Young's response to the second interrogatory in the manner requested by the jury.
Reasoning: The court, represented by Justice Cushing, concluded that the inferior court was not obligated to interpret Captain David Young's response to the second interrogatory as requested by the jury.
Motion for New Trial Based on Verdict Contrary to Evidencesubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court decided it was inappropriate to address whether the inferior court should have granted a new trial on the grounds that the verdict was contrary to the evidence.
Reasoning: Additionally, the court found it inappropriate to rule on whether the inferior court should have granted the defendants' motion for a new trial based on the verdict being contrary to the evidence.