Rudolph v. Conrad Seyferth Construction Co.

This matter is before the court as an appeal on questions of law. Two specific questions are presented for determination by the court. One, was the verdict of the jury and the resultant judgment contrary to the weight of the evidence ; and two, did the court err in admitting into evidence certain business records, particularly exhibit 25 (payroll book) and exhibit 27 (book — withdrawals from stockroom), under authority of Section 2317.40 of the Revised Code?

The record shows that on June 24, 1958, plaintiffs, appellees herein, who will be subsequently referred to as “Contractor,” submitted a…