Searcy v. Patriot & Barkworks Turnpike Co.

— In this case, the only question for decision in this court is this: Are the facts stated in the complaint of the appellants, the plaintiffs below, sufficient to constitute a cause of action in their favor and against the appellees ?

The appellants’ complaint, in this case, is so exceedingly long, that we will not attempt to give a summary even of all its allegations in this opinion. We will, however, state as briefly as we can the material and controlling facts, alleged in the complaint as constituting the appellants’ supposed cause of action. This suit was commenced on the 31st day of…