Brand v. Swindler

Robinson, Judge:

Brand sued Yangilder, before a justice of the peace, for money claimed to be due. The case was tried on January 5, both parties appearing. Judgment for the plaintiff was pronounced. The defendant gave notice to the plaintiff that on January 19 he would move the justice to set aside the judgment and grant a new trial. On the last named day, the parties appeared and motion pursuant to the notice was heard by the justice. That day being a Saturday, the justice reserved decision until the next Monday, January 21, on which day he sustained the motion and made an order setting aside…