Power v. Woolley

Supreme Court of Arkansas

Decided July 15, 1860

Supreme Court of Arkansas · decided 1860-07-15

<p>There is no variance between the names “Woolley” and “ Wolley.”</p>

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Decided 1860-07-15

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Mr. Justice Fairchild

¶1delivered the opinion of the court.

¶2The plaintiff Woolley declared on a note executed to him, but in the note, a copy of which is set out in the declaration, his name is spelled Wolley.

¶3Power demurred for the variance between the names, the demurrer was overruled and judgment given for the note— Power appealed,, staying the execution by recognizance of himself and securities.

¶4There is no variance properly pleaded, and there is none to plead.

¶5Let the judgment be affirmed, with ten per cent, damages and costs.