Chamberlain v. Reid

This suit was brought by the appellee, John M. Reid, against Jacob G. Chamberlain, William Mathers, Gustavus Ricker, and Edward W. Stephens, on a contract for. *333furnishing the materials and constructing certain sections of the Louisville, New Albany, and St. Louis Air Line Railroad.

The answer was, 1. The general denial. 2. Payment in full. Reply in denial.

The case was dismissed as to Ricker. Trial by the court, finding for the plaintiff against Chamberlain and Mathers, and on account of bankruptcy, and by consent of the parties, there was finding and judgment for Stephens.

Over a motion for a…