Rowland v. HARRIS

Tayror, Justice.

This appeal stems from an action brought by the respondent, Mrs. Emma C. Rowland, in the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County against the appellants for damages which she is alleged to have sustained by reason of the appellants’ having cut timber from her land in violation of a timber contract executed by her.

Elpon trial of the cause before a judge and a jury, a verdict was rendered against the appellants for $1,275.00 and an additional $100.00 against the defendant, W. E. Stokes, who does not appeal. Timely objection to the publication of the verdict and a motion for a new…