Williams Et Ux. v. Moodhard

Opinion by

Mr. Justice Stern,

This litigation — an unfortunate controversy between erstwhile friends of long standing — resulted in a verdict for plaintiffs in the sum of $13,434.80. A new trial must be granted because defendant was prevented from fully presenting his case.

Plaintiffs averred the facts to be as follows: In February, 1936, Cora M. Williams was the owner of a house and tract of land located on the Philadelphia Pike in Berks County. She and her husband, Thomas A. Williams, had given their bond, secured by a mortgage on this real estate, in the amount of $8,000, to Berks County…