Joyce v. Charleston Ice Manuf'g Co.
U.S. Circuit Court for the District of South Carolina
At Law. Action by E. P. Joyce against the Charleston Ice Manufacturing Company to recover damages for an unlawful detention of personal property. Heard on motion for a new trial.
1Opinion of the Court
Simonton, District Judge.
This case has been before two juries. At the first trial, which was had in Greenville, the verdict was for the plaintiff. After hearing argument on motion for a new trial, the verdict was set aside, the court being satisfied that the jury were influenced by prejudice. The second trial was had at the present term in Charleston. The plaintiff again obtained a verdict. A motion for a new trial. •
The action is for damages for the unlawful detention of personal property. The plaintiff was under contract with the defendant to dig an artesian well on its premises in the city…
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