Walton v. Ryan

Moore, O. J.

This case was commenced in justice’s court. It was appealed to the circuit court, where it was tried by the judge without a jury. Several witnesses were sworn on the part of each of the parties to the litigation. The judge made findings of fact and law, and rendered a judgment in favor of the plaintiff. The defendant asked the judge to amend his findings in such a way as would result in a judgment for defendant. This the judge declined to do. Exceptions were taken to said denial and to the findings as made. A motion was then made for a new trial, which motion was denied. The case…