Henderson v. Smith

Snyder, Judge:

Action of trespass on the case brought in the circuit court of "Wood county by Josiah Henderson against William H. Smith to recover $1,000.00 damages sustained by the plaintiff by reason of the gross negligence and unskilfulness of the defendant in taking the acknowledgment of a certain trust-deed'. The declaration contained three counts to all of which the defendant, demurred. The court overruled the demurrer, the defendant pleaded not guilty and also special pleas upon which as well as the plea of not guilty issues were joined. The case was tried by a jury and a verdict found…