Willard v. Archer

Plaintiff brought suit against E. H. and John Archer for damages for an alleged breach of a certain lease of land. The answer of the defendants was a general denial, the complaint being unverified. The case was tried before a jury, and a general verdict rendered for defendant. Thereupon, and on the 11th of March, 1882, judgment was entered in favor of the defendants, E. H. and John Archer, for costs. There was no motion for a new trial, but on the 29th of May the plaintiff moved the court to vacate the judgment on the ground that the verdict was for defendant, whereas the judgment entered was…