Cannon v. Robinson

This was an action for recovery of money commenced by the defendant in error, plaintiff below, against the plaintiffs in error, defendants below.

Originally the cause was tried before a justice of the peace and resulted in a judgment for the plaintiff. Thereafter, on trial de novo before the district court on appeal, the same result was reached, and it is to reverse the latter judgment that this proceeding in error was commenced.

The principal ground for reversal relied upon by counsel for plaintiffs in error is stated in their brief as follows: It is the position and contention of the…