Clow v. Watson
Supreme Court of Arkansas
Appeal from Baxter Circuit Court; J. B. Baker, Judge; 1. The amended complaint stated no' cause of action. Its allegations are not.sufficient to authorize the judgment. 10 Kan-s. 131; Kirby’s Digest, § 6096; 67 Ark. 184; 82 Id. 196; 49 N. T. 261. 1. The court had jurisdiction and the complaint stated a cause -of action. There was no motion for a new trial and no bill of exceptions.
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Appeal from Baxter Circuit Court; J. B. Baker, Judge; 1. The amended complaint stated no' cause of action. Its allegations are not.sufficient to authorize the judgment. 10 Kan-s. 131; Kirby’s Digest, § 6096; 67 Ark. 184; 82 Id. 196; 49 N. T. 261. 1. The court had jurisdiction and the complaint stated a cause -of action. There was no motion for a new trial and no bill of exceptions. Appellant makes no showing at all for a reversal. 67-Ark. 426; 62 Id. 431; 59 Id. 215. , ' 2. There were no objections shown to any evidence or ruling. By failing to object defendant waived any defects. 63 Ark.…
1Opinion of the CourtHart, J.
Chas. A. Watson employed G-. C. Clow to act as his agent in the purchase of a tract of land. He sued Clow to recover $200, which he claimed that the latter received from him to be used in payment of the land and 'Converted it to his own use. The case was tried before a jury which returned a verdict for Watson in the sum of $200, and from the judgment rendered Clow has appealed.
(1-2) It is insisted by counsel for defendant that the judgment shbuld be reversed because the allegations of the complaint are not sufficient to authorize the judgment, and this being the only assignment of error…
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