Vanzant v. Jones

Three questions are presented in this case: first — was there an issue on a plea of justification? second — did the Circuit Court err in refusing to permit the counsel for the defendant in the action (appellant here) to open and conclude the argument before the jury? and third — were- • the damages assessed by the jury so excessive as to have entitled'the appellant to a new trial?

Plea not filed but replied to, is" Sue taken, and a jury sworn to try theissues, tho’ there was- only. Pilé other issue: an order 'of filing the plea, made nunc pro tuna after the trial. Was proper; and cirres the…