Bates v. Woodward

H. E. Woodward was plaintiff and W. E. Bates defendant in the trial court, and the parties are hereinafter so designated.

The verdict of the jury was returned February 26, 1913, and there being no order of court reserving the case for further consideration, and no stay of proceedings, judgment was entered by the clerk on the same day, as provided by section 224, chapter 18 of the Code. On March 3, 1913, and within the time allowed by the court, defendant filed his motion for a new trial. This motion was argued December 20, 1916, taken under advisement, and overruled January 8,1917.

April 26,…