Sligh v. Smith

H. K. Sligh brought an action of trover against Mrs. S. L. Smith for the recovery of a certain automobile. In an amendment to the petition the plaintiff alleged that since the filing of the suit the plaintiff “transferred for value to Mrs. Anna C. Sligh all of plaintiff’s rights to the fruits of this litigation, and plaintiff therefore prays that said suit proceed for the use and benefit of the said Mrs. Anna C. Sligh.” This amendment was allowed without objection or exception. The jury found a verdict “in favor of the plaintiff.” No person was named in this verdict, but the judgment rendered…