Appellate Court of Illinois October 26, 1972, No. 55235 (Lazarus v. Hagensick)

Mr. PRESIDING JUSTICE McGLOON

delivered the opinion of the court:

Plaintiff company filed suit against defendants charging tortious interference with certain contracts. A jury was selected, and trial commenced. Upon completion of plaintiffs opening statement, the trial court invited defendants to move for what it referred to as a directed verdict.