Salmon v. Boyer
Supreme Court of Arkansas
Appeal from St. Francis Circuit Court; J. M. Jackson, Judge; The verdict is contrary to the law and the evidence, and the court erred in its instructions to the jury. Taylor, Landl. & Ten. (9 ed.), § 551, 553; 98 Ark. 606; 93 Id. 78. The court also erred in refusing to give No. 1 asked by appellant and in allowing the pretended lease to be read in evidence, and the verdict is excessive.
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Appeal from St. Francis Circuit Court; J. M. Jackson, Judge; The verdict is contrary to the law and the evidence, and the court erred in its instructions to the jury. Taylor, Landl. & Ten. (9 ed.), § 551, 553; 98 Ark. 606; 93 Id. 78. The court also erred in refusing to give No. 1 asked by appellant and in allowing the pretended lease to be read in evidence, and the verdict is excessive. The legal status of personal property attached to real estate to be used in connection therewith is determined by the purpose and intent of the parties at the time of putting the articles in position.…
1Opinion of the CourtHumphreys, J.
Appellee instituted suit against appellant in the St. Francis Circuit Court to recover $4,174, alleging that appellant had unlawfully converted certain property of that value belonging to appellee.
Appellant filed answer, denying that the property described in the complaint belonged to appellee; that he wrongfully took possession thereof; or that it was of the value alleged.
The cause was submitted to a jury on the pleadings, evidence and instructions of the court, upon which a verdict was returned and judgment rendered against appellant for $800. From the judgment an appeal has been duly…
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