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5 Ark. 514

Benedict v. Lawson

Supreme Court of Arkansas

Decided July 15, 1844

Supreme Court of Arkansas · decided 1844-07-15

This was an action of assumpsit, determined in the Pulaski circuit court, in July, 1843, before the Hon. John J. Cuendenin, one of the circuit jhdges. George and Henry Benedict sued Lawson on a special. count and an indebitatus and quantum valebat count for lumber to the amount of $150, delivered to John Saylors.

Decided 1844-07-15

¶1By the Court,

Lacy, J.

¶2It is clear that the court, that tried the cause, erred in not granting the plaintiffs a new trial. The evidence shows that the plaintiffs agreed to deliver a certain quantity of lumber to John Saylors at the special instance of and request of the defendant, and that he stipulated on his part to pay for it, and that the plank was delivered agreeably to the terms of the contract. And the court (in this action which is assumpsit) gave judgment for the defendant. The contract is proved as declared on; and the record shows that the whole facts were submitted to the court, as well as the law; and that the judgment should have been for the plaintiffs. Judgment reversed.

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