Porter v. Western Union Telegraph Co.

Weaver, C. J.—

This action was begun before a justice of the peace by whom judgment was rendered in plaintiff’s favor. Prom this judgment the telegraph company appealed to the district court. The plaintiff having moved-to dismiss this appeal, because the bond given on part of the company was not such as the statute requires, said motion was overruled, and cause proceeded to trial. At the close of the testimony on part of plaintiff, the court sustained a motion to direct a verdict for the defendant, and, from the judgment rendered on said verdict, the plaintiff appeals.

Several errors are…