County of Johnson v. Wood
Supreme Court of Missouri
Appeal from Johnson Circuit Court. — Hon. N. M. Gtvan, Judge. The following is the contract of August 12, 1870, mentioned in the opinion: “Now, at this day, comes A. W. Ridings, and presents to the court here a modified contract between the county of Johnson and the said A. W. Ridings, whereupon it is ordered by the court that the presiding justice of this court sign said contract, and that the clerk of this court attest and affix seal of this court thereto.
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Appeal from Johnson Circuit Court. — Hon. N. M. Gtvan, Judge. The following is the contract of August 12, 1870, mentioned in the opinion: “Now, at this day, comes A. W. Ridings, and presents to the court here a modified contract between the county of Johnson and the said A. W. Ridings, whereupon it is ordered by the court that the presiding justice of this court sign said contract, and that the clerk of this court attest and affix seal of this court thereto. “ Which said contract is in words and figures following, to-wit: “Whereas the county of Johnson, in the state of Missouri, on the 13th…
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