Murphy v. Creighton
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Pottawattamie District Court. A written contract is attached to the petition as an exhibit. It is in these words: “ Messrs. Murphy, Neal & Co., Helena, j Murphy, Higgins & Co., Deer Lodge. ) “ Cents: We will transport and deliver all merchandise shipped by you to Montana, at the following rates from St. Louis: (6) six cents per pound to Helena and Deer Lodge. You hereby agree to ship all freight controlled by you during the season by railroad.
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Appeal from Pottawattamie District Court. A written contract is attached to the petition as an exhibit. It is in these words: “ Messrs. Murphy, Neal & Co., Helena, j Murphy, Higgins & Co., Deer Lodge. ) “ Cents: We will transport and deliver all merchandise shipped by you to Montana, at the following rates from St. Louis: (6) six cents per pound to Helena and Deer Lodge. You hereby agree to ship all freight controlled by you during the season by railroad. For all shipments from other points, deduct 45c. per 100 pounds from through rate and add amounts paid by us to the various roads from…
1Opinion of the Court
Bothrook, J.. 1. JURISDIO-Strator-dmin" judgment. I. There are a number of causes set- out in the demurrer to the amended answer, but we thinlc 1 nulst be determined on the question of jurisdiction, and to that clause alone we will direct our attention.
The Code, section 2312, provides that: “ The Circuit Court of each county shall have original and exclusive jurisdiction of the probate of wills, and the appointment of such executors, administrators, or trustees, as may be required to carry the same into effect, of the settlement of the estates of deceased persons, and of the persons and…
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