Cooper v. Handelsman

This is an action in assumpsit. The plaintiff filed his declaration to which defendants interposed a general demurrer. The demurrer was overruled. On leave given, defendants filed a plea of the general issue. ■ The cause in due course was called for trial on December 17, 1924, and on defendants’ failure to appear a trial was had before court and jury, which resulted in a verdict and judgment for $12,400. On December 20, 1924, defendants made a motion to vacate and set aside the verdict and judgment of December 17, 1924, filing certain affidavits in support of the motion and serving copies…