Sowden & Co. v. Craig
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from, Des Moines District Court. Action of replevin; trial to a jury; verdict for plaintiff, which, on motion of defendant, was set aside and a new trial granted. The plaintiffs excepted and appeal.
1Opinion of the CourtCole, J.
I. PUSAIIto motion. The cause was tried on the 9th day of January, 1866, and on the 10th (the next day) the defendant filed his motion to set aside the verdict and grant him a new trial. The grounds for the mot¿on were alleged errors in giving and refusing instructions; that the verdict was contrary to the evidence; and that the defendant had discovered new and material evidence since the trial. On the 16th day of January, the defendant asked and obtained leave to amend his motion for a new trial, and file affidavits in support thereof, by adding, “ and because of accident, and surprise, and…
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