Dykes v. Meighan Construction Company

The controversy between the litigants was whether Dykes or Meighan Construction Company is the owner of two expensive heavy construction machines. A jury was demanded. It returned a verdict in favor of complainant, Dykes, after submission to it of much oral testimony.

The chancellor set that verdict aside with the statement that he was not‘1 satisfied with the verdict, and for other reasons appearing sufficient” to him. Dykes excepted, and, by proper procedure, filed a wayside bill of exceptions.

Upon the next trial the jury found in favor of defendant Meighan Construction Company. The…