Burnett v. Potts

Sarah J. Burnett and others brought this action of assumpsit in the circuit court of Sangamon county against Rufus M. Potts to recover $1000, and the interest thereon, for money had and received by Potts to the use of plaintiffs. A jury was waived by agreement of the parties and a trial had before the court, resulting in a finding and judgment in favor of the plaintiffs below for $1117.95. This judgment has been affirmed by the Appellate Court for the Third District, and Potts has brought the record to this court by his further appeal.

The case is this: Appellees were the owners of 417.72…