Mackin v. Cody

Mr. Presiding Justice Marker

delivered the opinion of the Court.

This was an action of forcible detainer against appellants, in which appellee recovered before a justice of the peace, and also in the County Court on an appeal.

The only ground on which a reversal is asked is that the court erred in overruling appellants ’ motion for a continuance.

The motion was made because of the absence of appellants ’ attorney, who was at the time of the trial a member of the legislature. The bill of exceptions shows that the motion was supported by the oath of appellant, Joseph C. Mackin, heard in open court.…