Stevens v. Benton County
Supreme Court of Arkansas
Appeal from Benton Circuit Court; J. S. Maples, Judge; Argue the merits of the controversy and cite many authorities, but the case was decided on the sole point that in the absence of a bill of exceptions the record presents no question for review o? this court. 1. There is no valid bill of exceptions. 103 Ark. 46; 80 Id. 410; 95 Id. 331; 103 Id. 569;. 91 Id. 566; 94 Id. 58; 35. Id. 395. ... 2. Argue the case on its .merits.
1Opinion of the CourtSmith, J.
This case involves appellant’s right to compensation under a contract for his services as architect in the erection of a new courthouse in Benton County. The .claim was resisted upon the ground that the contract had been fraudulently obtained ' and ' was, therefore, void. "The contract was made by á retiring county judge, and revoked by his successor upon the ground that it was procured through fraud. And, upon the trial of the cause in the court below, upon appeal to that court, evidence was'offered, on the one hand, to sustain; and, on the other hand, to refute, this charge. The court below…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- Early & Co. v. Maxwell & Co.Supreme Court of Arkansas · 1912
- Madison County v. MaplesSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1912
- London v. HutchensSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1906
- Pekin Stave Co. v. WattsSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1910
- Tatum v. CrownoverSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1910
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