Jenkins v. Hankins
Tennessee Supreme Court
FROM WILSON. Appeal in error from Circuit Court of Wilson County. W. C. Houston, J.
1Opinion of the CourtSnodgrass, C. J.
The son of the defendant in error was killed by Jenkins in a personal difficulty, and this suit was brought against Jenkins for damages. It has been several times tried, resulting in various judgments for and against the plaintiff. At the September term, 1895, the case was tried, and a verdict was rendered in favor of plaintiff and awarding one cent damages. This verdict was, on motion of plaintiff, set aside by the Circuit Judge, because, as averred in the motion and recited by him, it was “against the evidence.” To this action of the Court the defendant excepted, making a bill of exceptions…
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- Loftis v. FinchCourt of Appeals of Tennessee · 1972
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