Wainright v. Burroughs

The appellees, Emma, Frances, Nellie and James Burroughs, by James Burroughs, Sr., as their next friend, and Elvira Smith, sued the appellant, who answered by general denial.

The cause was tried by jury, and a special verdict was rendered. The appellees moved for judgment on the special verdict, and also moved for a new trial. The motion for judgment was overruled, and that for a new trial was sustained. On the second trial, the jury returned a special verdict, and both parties moved for judgment thereon. The motion of the appellant was overruled and that of the appellees was sustained.

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