Sellers v. Panama R. Co.
Sellers v. Panama R. Co.
21 F. Cas. 1044; 1857 U.S. App. LEXIS 618
Opinion of the Court
This was an action to recover damages for breach of contract. Verdict for plaintiff. Heard on motion for new trial. Granted, on the ground that the verdict was against the weight of the evidence. NELSON, Circuit Justice, in disposing of the case, said: βIt seems to me a proper case for the consideration of the jury: but the new trial must be on payment of the costs of the circuit at which the trial was had, and upon the case at the term.β
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