Crosby v. Thomas

James Crosby and others brought a petition against Ora Thomas, John Thomas, and Amanda Crosby, seeking for cancellation of a deed, partition of land, and injunction to restrain Ora Thomas and John Thomas from working the turpentine timber on any portion of the land described in the petition. The jury returned a verdict “for the defendant.” The plaintiffs made a motion for a new trial as against Ora Thomas and John Thomas. Both of those two defendants were served with the suit. The motion for a new trial was overruled. The plaintiffs filed their bill of exceptions, reciting the trial of the…