Roehrs v. Thompson

Action by the obligee against the principal and his sureties on two appeal bonds. Special issues were submitted to a jury. Findings of fact and order for judgment in plaintiff’s favor followed. Defendants appeal from the order denying their motion for a new trial.

The action is sequel to a former suit, the subject matter of which was a Martin county farm. Plaintiff, claiming that defendant W. J. Thompson was wrongfully in possession, instituted in justice court an action of unlawful detainer and prevailed. It was appealed to the district court, tried' de novo, and again plaintiff prevailed.…