Supreme Court of the United States December 1, 1887 (North Pennsylvania Railroad v. Commercial Bank of Chicago)

Mr. Justice Field,

after stating the case, delivered theopinión of the court.

There is no doubt of the power of the Circuit Court to direct a verdict for the plaintiff upon the evidence presented in a cause, where it is clear that he is entitled to recover, and no matter affecting his claim is left in doubt to be determined by the jury.