Wolf v. Smith

By the Court, McArthur, J.:

This case was originally commenced in the county court of Polk county, where a trial was had, which resulted in a verdict and judgment for appellant. From that judgment the respondent appealed to the circuit court. When the case was called affidavits were filed showing the loss of the papers, and under section 503 of the code an order was made permitting the substitution of copies. Pursuant to said order, what are described as “substantial copies of the pleadings in said action,” were filed. A trial was then had, which resulted in favor of respondent. The affidavits…