Hempstead County v. Hope Bridge Co.
Supreme Court of Arkansas
Appeal from. Hempstead Circuit Court; George R. Haynie, Judge; 1. Tbe claim for tbe two items was disallowed, tbe time for appeal bas expired and tbe judgment is final. Tbe cause should bave been submitted to a jury. Tbe record is tbe best evidence in tbe case.
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Appeal from. Hempstead Circuit Court; George R. Haynie, Judge; 1. Tbe claim for tbe two items was disallowed, tbe time for appeal bas expired and tbe judgment is final. Tbe cause should bave been submitted to a jury. Tbe record is tbe best evidence in tbe case. Tbe intention of tbe county judge to allow or disallow was a question of fact to be tried by jury. 57 Ark. 579; 109 Id. 537. 2. Where there is any evidence to establish a fact or issue, it is error to take the case from tbe jury. 89 Ark. 372; 63 Id. 94; 76 Id. 556; 36 Id. 451; 35 Id. 146; 62 Id. 63; 84 Id. 57. In determining on appeal…
1Opinion of the CourtSmith, J.
H. L. B’Shers was county judge of Hempstead County in 1914, and during that year built a large number of bridges in that county. A number of these bridges were furnished by the Hope Bridge Company, and that company filed for allowance the following claim against the county:
“May 18/14 One 60-ft. bridge by Cros- .........................................................................$ 568.50 noe
May 23/14 One 30-ft. bridge shipped to Ozan ..................................................................... 216.00
May 23/14 One 20-ft. bridge shipped to Ozan…
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