McMath v. Teel

Ckaweord, Justice.

This was an action of ejectment brought by John Teel against John L. McMath; pending the suit both parties died; Alexander Teel, the administrator of the plaintiff, and Mrs. McMath, the wife of the defendant, were made parties, and the cause proceeded. After the evidence had been submitted, the jury, under the charge of the court, *596retired and returned with a verdict for the plaintiff, whereupon the defendant asked for a new trial, which was refused, and she excepted.

The principal grounds relied upon for a new trial were:

1. That the court erred in admitting a bond for titles,…