McSheely v. Bentley

This was an action of ejectment by the appellee against the appellant. Trial, and finding and judgment for the plaintiff below. A motion for a new trial was presented as follows:

“ Comes now the defendant, and shows to the court that he has paid all the costs herein, and now moves that the court vacate the judgment herein and grant a new trial of this cause, as a matter of right.”

There were also reasons assigned for a new trial, but they are not presented in'this court.

The motion was overruled. We cannot say that there was error. The recital in the motion, that the costs were paid, is no…