Gates v. Scott

This was an action to review a judgment. The facts material to be considered in determining the question presented may be briefly stated as follows :

The appellant brought suit against the appellee to recover money collected by him as an attorney, on notes placed in his hands for collection, which he failed to pay over on proper demand. The cause was put at issue, by answer in denial, and a plea of payment denied by the plaintiff. The cause was submitted to a jury for trial.

The jury returned a general verdict in favor of the plaintiff against the defendant for $149.

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