Latham v. Roach

This was an action on the case, brought by appellee against appellants, to recover damages for injuries sustained by her in consequence of the falling of an amphitheatre during the holding of a fair in Logan county, in the fall of 1868. The cause was tried in the circuit court of Macon county, before a jury, and a verdict found in favor of appellee for $5000. A motion for a new trial was made and overruled, and judgment entered upon the verdict.

It is urged by appellants, that the evidence shows the fair was held by the Logan County Agricultural Society, and not by appellants as individuals,…