Halliburton v. Sumner

This cause is now before us on a motion to dismiss the appeal for want of jurisdiction in the court below.

It appears by the transcript of the record, that William H. Halliburton and William A. Sample, brought an action of unlawful detainer against Jacob B. Sumner, in the circuit court of Arkansas county.

The issue joined in the cause below was submitted to a jury, who found for the defendant; the circuit court rendered judgment of possession in favor of the defendant and against the plaintiffs for costs and they appealed.

The appellee comes into this court and moves to dismiss the appeal for…