Tittman v. Thornton

— The defendants on this appeal challenge the accuracy of the computation of interest made against them by the court in ordering the distribution of funds upon final decree, and also the legality of certain costs taxed against the funds. The facts-upon which the controversy arises are as follows:

Michael Carroll obtained a judgment in the state of Iowa on June 16, 1881, against John Thornton for $4,499 damages and $29.45 costs, the judgment bearing six per cent, interest. He thereafter instituted proceedings in equity in the circuit court of the city of St. Louis to subject to the payment of…