Analyze all or a portion of Galloway v. United States, using the Issue, Rule, Application, and Conclusion methodology in your comments below. Remember to “Blue Book” where appropriate.
Galloway v. United States, 319 US 372 – Supreme Court 1943
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Facts: Plaintiff seeks benefits for permanent disability by reason of insanity. Plaintiff asserts military service caused insanity. Trial granted governments motion for a directed verdict stating evidence legal insufficient to sustain verdict for petitioner.
Issue: Did direct verdict deprive Galloway constitutional right to jury?
Rule: R. 50 a, 7th Amendment.
Application: Judge tested the credibility of O’Neill and Chaplin
Conclusion: The judge was correct in withholding case from jury with insufficient evidence. The directed verdict does not violate the 7th Amendment.
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