Deans v. King's

Geo. Wheaton Deans brought action in assumpsit against Rufus T. King on two promissory notes, and also an account for professional services. The defendant pleaded'and issue was joined. Subsequently the defendant died, and Chloe W. King, his executrix’, by consent of the parties, was made a party defendant. The cause was tried in December, 1883, and the jury found for the defendant. The plaintiff moved for a new trial for the reason that the verdict is contrary “to the law and contrary to the evidence.” *534The motion for new trial was denied, judgment was rendered for defendant, and the plaintiff…