Booth v. Schnack

OPINION OF THE COURT BY

PERRY, J.

This was an action of ejectment. The trial was had before a jury, circuit judge Robinson presiding, and a verdict was rendered October 11, 1901. Plaintiff filed motions for judgment non obstante veredicto and for a new trial, both of which were denied, in October, 1901. The time for presenting a bill of exceptions was duly extended “to the 9th day of December, 1908.” No attempt was made by plaintiff to file or present the bill of exceptions prior to December 9, 1908. On the last named date he made search for Judge Robinson in his courtroom and at his chambers…