Lee v. Melvin
Supreme Court of Florida
1Opinion of the Court
Action by Lemmie Lee against M.L. Melvin and All Florida Surety Company, a corporation, on a performance bond contract. From a judgment of nonsuit, plaintiff appeals.
Affirmed. The plaintiff-appellant brought suit upon a performance bond contract and upon trial plaintiff suffered a nonsuit and thereupon entered his appeal. The nonsuit was provoked by a ruling adverse to the plaintiff and the appeal is based upon the law, as follows:
"59.05 Appeal from order of nonsuit
"When, because of any decision or ruling of the court on the trial of a cause, it becomes necessary for the plaintiff to suffer a…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Vassar v. SmithSupreme Court of Florida · 1938
- E. O. Painter Fertilizer Co. v. BoydSupreme Court of Florida · 1927
- Foye Tie & Timber Co. v. JacksonSupreme Court of Florida · 1923
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