Thompson & Co. v. Overstreet
Thompson & Co. v. Overstreet
Opinion of the Court
The only question in this case, as shown by the facts in the official report, was the question of whether Thompson & Co. had notice that the land purchased by them belonged to Mrs. Overstreet. Certain questions were propounded. by the court to the jury, among them the following : “Was Pughsley agent for Thompson & Co. in the .purchase of said timber?” “Did Pughsley have notice of 4he wife’s right t and title to said land after he became the :agent of Thompson & Co. ? ” The jury answered both of. these interrogatories in the affirmative. We think the evidence authorized the verdict upon these two questions. The court below was satisfied with their finding upon these, questions, and we will not interfere with his discretion in. refusing to grant a new trial in this case. He was also, satisfied that the jury did not find contrary to his charge. The court instructed the jury in effect, that the notice that
Judgment affirmed.
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