Ruckman v. Ormond
Oregon Supreme Court
From Union: Robert Eakin, Judge. This is an action by R. D. Ruckman against 'William Ormond to recover the sum of $175 for the use of an engine and boiler.
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From Union: Robert Eakin, Judge. This is an action by R. D. Ruckman against 'William Ormond to recover the sum of $175 for the use of an engine and boiler. The transcript shows that the property, being subject to' certain liens, was leased by plaintiff on January 7, 1899, for the term of six months, at $50 a month, to J. C. and T. A. French, partners as French Bros., who stipulated in writing that as soon as said liens were discharged they would purchase the property, giving therefor the sum of $1,000, payable in equal installments in three, six, and nine months respectively, and that any…
1Opinion of the CourtChief Justice Moore
' It is contended that the jury refused to obey the court’s instruction, and that, defendant having moved to set aside their verdict on account of such disobedience, an error was committed in refusing to grant a new trial. The jury were charged, in effect, that if defendant paid money to plaintiff on account of the purchase price of the property, and not for French Bros., the payment so made should be applied to the rent due thereon while in defendant’s possession. An inspection of the transcript shows that on October 5, 1899, defendant gave plaintiff a check for $100, having written thereon…
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