Charles v. Amos
Supreme Court of Colorado
Appeal from Jefferson County Court. On November 19, 1883, Amos brought suit against Charles before a justice of the peace of Jefferson county, and on the same day a summons was issued by said justice, which on the 23d day of the same month was returned by the constable with the indorsement thereon, “Defendant not found.”
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Appeal from Jefferson County Court. On November 19, 1883, Amos brought suit against Charles before a justice of the peace of Jefferson county, and on the same day a summons was issued by said justice, which on the 23d day of the same month was returned by the constable with the indorsement thereon, “Defendant not found.” At the same time, Amos filed an affidavit in attachment before the justice of the peace, alleging, among other grounds, the non-residence of Charles in Colorado, upon which a writ of attachment was issued, and on the 23d day of November one Charles Lemsky was attached as…
1Opinion of the Court
Maoon, C.
Appellant assigns thirteen errors in this case. The second assignment goes to the alleged admission of improper testimony for the plaintiff. The record fails to show that any improper testimony was admitted by the court. All of plaintiff’s testimony was proper, relevant and material, provided the court had jurisdiction of the cause.
The third assignment is based upon the refusal of the court to permit the witness to testify what were Charles’ intentions in leaving Morrison. Charles’ intentions in the premises were immaterial, and, whatever they may have been, they could not affect the…
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