Hincks Coal Co. v. Milan

In this action on the case for conspiracy, the defendants are jointly charged with defrauding the Hincks Coal Company, which is engaged in the coal and wood business in Bangor, Maine. At,the return term, a default was entered against the defendant Frank H. Toole, but his co-defendant Charles H. Milan pleaded to the issue and joined in a stipulation for hearing by the Court with jury waived. The finding there was for the plaintiff Company but only for nominal damages. Exceptions to the inadequacy of that award were sustained in the Law Court.

At the next term of the Trial Court, the action…