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5 Va. 452

Garlington v. Clutton

Court of Appeals of Virginia

Decided April 27, 1799

Court of Appeals of Virginia · decided 1799-04-27

' Clutton brought indebitatus assumpsit against William Garlington, in the County Court of Northumberland, for merchandize sold and delivered, and for services done and performed for the defendant, by the plaintiff, in the capacity of an overseer: Plea, non assumpsit, and issue. On the trial- of the cause, the plaintiff filed a bill of exceptions to the Court’s opinion in admitting improper evidence to the jury. Verdict and judgment for the plaintiff.

Decided 1799-04-27

LYONS, Judge.

¶1How would you try the matter of fact in a writ of error from a Superior Court? Is it not necessary, that there should be a jury to ascertain the fact ? and, if so, can the appellate Court try it?

LYONS, Judge.

¶2Delivered the resolution of the Court, that the judgment was to be affirmed. That where the parties agree, that the suit shall not abate by the death of the plaintiff or defendant, the whole Court were of opinion that the agreement is binding on them; and, being entered of record, operates like a release of errors. That, therefore, that point might, hereafter, be considered as settled. That its being called a demurrer, instead of a plea, was immaterial and not to be regarded, as the fact itself was shewn; which was all that was necessary.

¶3Judgment affirmed.

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