Spangenberg v. Charles

In this case it appears from the bill of exceptions that certain papers described as “ the mortgage,” “two notes,” “the certificate,” were introduced in evidence and marked exhibits “a a,” etc.; certain papers in the bill of exceptions are marked exhibits “ a a,” etc. From this we might infer that such papers are those introduced in evidence, if we were permitted to draw inferences favorable to the party who presents a bill of exceptions.

Such inference is not permissible. A bill of exceptions is regarded as a pleading of the party who presents it, and is to be construed most strongly against…