Richards v. Lounesbury
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Jasper Circuit Cou/rt. This action was brought at law to recover upon a written contract. Upon motion of defendant the cause was, against plaintiff’s objection, transferred to the chancery docket. Upon a trial on the merits, a judgment was rendered for plaintiff. Defendant appeals.
1Opinion of the Court
Beck, Ch. J.
Plaintiff moves to strike the evidence in this case. It is shown by an amended abstract filed by plaintiff, which is not denied by defendant, that the evidence' was taken by a short-hand reporter, and his notes were filed in the case. The court gave a bill of exceptions, which shows that- the notes of the reporter correctly show, with the exhibits, all the evidence offered, and all the evidence received at the time. But there is no certificate of the court or judge to the transcript of the notes. The reporten does not certify to the translation of the notes. "We think, by reason…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- Ross v. LoomisSupreme Court of Iowa · 1884
3Cited by4 opinions
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