County of Jackson v. Hall

This was an action of assumpsit, brought by appellee, in the Jackson circuit court, against appellant. The declaration contained the usual counts for work and labor, and materials furnished, and the money counts. The plea of the general issue and two special pleas were filed, but the special pleas were subsequently withdrawn and issue formed on the general issue. A trial was had by the court without the intervention of a jury, by consent of parties.

Before the plea was filed, appellee presented a petition to the judge, in vacation, for a change of venue, and the case was transferred to Union…