Deitz v. Lensinger
Supreme Court of Arkansas
Appeal from Jackson Circuit Court; Frederick D. Fuekerson, Judge; STATEMENT BY THE COURT. Appellee alleged, in substance, that on November 24, 1902, h§ bought of appellant certain timber on a certain tract of land in Jackson County, paying therefor $275; that appellant also agreed to sell him all the timber on nine hundred acres adjoining the first tract at the rate of $2.75 per acre; that on same day appellant sold him a half interest in a sawmill on the premises for $350,…
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Appeal from Jackson Circuit Court; Frederick D. Fuekerson, Judge; STATEMENT BY THE COURT. Appellee alleged, in substance, that on November 24, 1902, h§ bought of appellant certain timber on a certain tract of land in Jackson County, paying therefor $275; that appellant also agreed to sell him all the timber on nine hundred acres adjoining the first tract at the rate of $2.75 per acre; that on same day appellant sold him a half interest in a sawmill on the premises for $350, to be paid for at the rate of $20 per month, beginning 1st of February, 1903; that it was agreed that appellee should…
1Opinion of the Court
Wood, J.,
(after stating the facts.) The assignment of error in the motion for new trial that the verdict “was contrary to law” presents nothing for review on the ruling of the lower court in giving instructions. Ferguson v. Ehrenberg, 39 Ark. 420; Howcott v. Kilbourn, 44 Ark. 215.
The only questions presented here are whether the verdict was without evidence to support it, and whether it was excessive. These are questions of fact which it could serve no useful purpose to discuss. We are of the opinion that there was evidence sufficient here to support the verdict.
The verdict shows that the…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- Ferguson v. EhrenrergSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1882
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