Griswold v. Sharpe
California Supreme Court
This was an appeal from the District Court of the Fourth Judicial District. The respondents filed their complaint in the District Court, averring themselves owners of the American Barque Carib, — Moore, master; that on the 22d of November, 1850, said barque was properly moored in the harbour of San Francisco, in the berth assigned by the harbour master, and in accordance with the harbour regulations; and was in good condition, and well provided, &e.;—that, on said 22d day of…
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This was an appeal from the District Court of the Fourth Judicial District. The respondents filed their complaint in the District Court, averring themselves owners of the American Barque Carib, — Moore, master; that on the 22d of November, 1850, said barque was properly moored in the harbour of San Francisco, in the berth assigned by the harbour master, and in accordance with the harbour regulations; and was in good condition, and well provided, &e.;—that, on said 22d day of November, the British Ship Edward, whereof the appellant Sharpe, was owner, and the appellant Boyd, was master—anchored…
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Heydenfelt
This case was tried by the judge below without a jury. The main point on which the appellants rely for reversing the judgment, is based upon the ground that the judgment of the Court is not Warranted by the evidence. It has been heretofore decided, that where there was any conflict in the evidence, the appellate Court would not review the facts of a case. Hoppe v. Robb. We not only affirm that decision, but will also decline to review the facts of a case unless the assignment of errors shews that the Court below refused an application for a new trial, made on the ground that the verdict was…
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