New-York tribune., 1900-11-11
VERDICT AGAINST GOULD.
AN AWARD OF $1,000 FOR HIS DIS
CHARGED VALET
JURY UNANIMOUS FOR MOWBRAy FROM
THE START DIFFERED ONLY AS TO
THE AMOUNT-CAsE TO BE
APPEALED
APPEALED

The Jury in the case of Frank Dutton Mowbrav
against Howard Gould 10 recover $4,000 for an
alleged breach of contract for life employment
awarded Mowbray 5000. The sealed verdict was
opened yesterday morning by Justice Gegerich. in
Trial Term Part VI Of the Supreme Court
Mowbray, the plaintiff in the suit entered Justice
Glegerch's courtroom before 10 O'Clock and waited
for the arrival OF the Justice and the jurors Jus
tice Ciiegericr hand IL O'Clock exactly
The jurors waiting in the box when he en-
tered Howard Gould present nor was
Mrs. Gould.
Have you agreed your verdict inquired the
clerk
Yes" replied Foreman Powell He then pro-
duced a sealed envelope from his pocket which he
handed to the clerk. by whom It transferred 10
Justice Giegerich. who opened It, The latter re
turned the incIosure to the clerk
You find for the plaintiff in the sum o 5000
said the clerk after reading the verdict.
Yes replied the foreman. 'and say all"
The verdict then recorded. and Rush Tag
gart. Mr.. Goud's counsel. moved for a trial
on the ground that the verdict was against the
weight OF evidence and the exceptions made by
him In the OF the trial. Justice Gegerich
denied the motion
II ask permission said Wales + Severance
counsel for Mowbray. Ito consult with my client
and with my associate counsel. Edward A Scott as
to the advsablity Of accepting this verdict or
moving have 1t set aside the ground Of made
0uacy."
why. you can consult with your client at any
time said Nr Taggart; you need do now
'I am addressing you.' Severance snapped
'T addressing my remarks the Court and
don't need your interference The verdict is of
course, vindication OF my clients honesty. and of
the justice of We do the same
time believe 1t is adequate verdict. that it
gives commensurate damages"
That application be made to the Court at
any time" said Justice Glegerlch
AS as the verdict had been delivered and
read to the Court the jurors hurriedly left the
courthouse. All efforts TO get any OF their number
discuss the to how the decision was
reached proved futile.
"It would be highly improper for US to talk
about the case at this time said Foreman Powell
From authoritative source, however. 1t was
learned that the jury stood unanimous FOR verdict
from the start. The amount OF damages to be
awarded the sticking point with the twelve
men. Some OF the jurors were In favor of giving
Mowbray a substantial Others, however
argued that the awarding of large sum would be
in the nature OF blackmaN. This faction wanted TO
Mowbray, who formerly Mr.. Gould's valet
sued TO recover 200 damages for alleged
breach Of contract. In 1893 Mowbray was the stew
ard on board Mr. Gould's yacht Hildegarde. On
the evening of July he was badly injured by the
explosion OF signal rocket The rocket was fired
30 the valet alleged at the request OF Mr.. Gould.
eve and had a great hole torn In. his breast
subsequently Mowbray says that Mr. Gould, in
consideration OF promise by Mowbray that he
would make claim for damages and would
ceaI from newspaper reporters the OF the
guests the yacht: promised ssa t9 give him nfe
missed by Mr. Could while in ST. Petersburg
Russia. The dismissal, alleges Mowbray, with
out cause. Mr.. Gould asserted that he dismissed
the valet for drunkenness.