Stewart v. Ritterskamp

Suit by appellee, against the appellant, on a written lease, to recover rent. The case was commenced before a justice of the peace, and appealed to the circuit court, wherein a trial by the court was had, and a finding for the appellee. Motion for a new trial, assigning as cause:

1. Because the decision is not sustained by sufficient evidence.

2. Because the decision is contrary to law.

3. Error of law occurring at the trial, and excepted to by the defendant at the time.

The assignment of error in this court is overruling the appellant’s motion for a new trial.

*358Eirst. As to the first cause…