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Houck v. Bridwell

Missouri Court of Appeals

Decided January 31, 1888PublishedCited by 15 opinions

Appeal from the Mississippi Circuit Court, Hon.. James A. Boone, Special Judge. The court erred: (1) In overruling defendant’s motion or demurrer to the introduction of any evidence by plaintiff. Dillon ■». Bowles, 77 Mo. 604; Story on Cont.

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Appeal from the Mississippi Circuit Court, Hon.. James A. Boone, Special Judge. The court erred: (1) In overruling defendant’s motion or demurrer to the introduction of any evidence by plaintiff. Dillon ■». Bowles, 77 Mo. 604; Story on Cont. (4 Ed.) secs. 22, 60, 69, 70. (2) In giving instruction number one for plaintiff. 1 Story on Cont., secs. 15, 22, 32; 2 Story on Cont., sec. 142; Jones v. Jones, 2 Swan, 606, 608; Hughs v. Connor, 1 Sneed, 622 ; Hawkins v. Humble, 5 Cold. 584; Abernatha v. Black, 2 Cold. 314, 317, 623 ; Israel r>. Ferry, 2 Cold. 620; Lowery v. Naff, 4 Cold. 370; Massey…

1Opinion of the CourtRombauer, J.

A preliminary question to be disposed of in this case is, whether plaintiff ’ s motion to dismiss the appeal is well taken. The motion asserts that appellants, have failed to comply with the requirements of section 3773, Revised Statutes, and of rule fifteen of this court, in this, that the brief and statement filed do not give a clear and concise statement of the pleadings and facts shown by the record, and do not distinctly and separately set out the errors complained of.

The appellants have filed a printed brief in the case, which purports to contain a statement of the issues, evidence,…

2Cases cited4 opinions

  1. Staley House Furnishing Co. v. WallaceMissouri Court of Appeals · 1886
  2. Bicknell v. BicknellMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1873
  3. Dillon v. BowlesSupreme Court of Missouri · 1883
  4. Dillon v. BowlesMissouri Court of Appeals · 1880

3Cited by15 opinions

  1. Tripp v. GiffordMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1891
  2. Estate of Thomasson v. Boatmen's National BankSupreme Court of Missouri · 1940
  3. Jones v. YoreSupreme Court of Missouri · 1897
  4. Grissom v. BeidlemanSupreme Court of Oklahoma · 1912
  5. Campbell v. CampbellSupreme Court of Missouri · 1942

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