Carmichael v. Holloway
Carmichael v. Holloway
Opinion of the Court
Carmichael and Rush appealed from the judgment of a justice of the peace. The condition of the appeal-bond read:
“ Now if said Carmichael and Rush shall prosecute their appeal to final judgment, and pay such judgment as may be rendered against them on such appeal,” &c.
In the Circuit Court, a motion was made and sustained to dismiss the appeal, because the bond did not read “to effect,” instead of “to final judgment.” See 2 R. S., p. 462, s. 65. The section of the statute providing for the appeal, uses the words “to effect,” and the form given in
We think the bond sufficient. The condition to pay what might be adjudged against the obligors, would be broad enough to secure the rights of all, if judgment was rendered against them. And the condition to prosecute to final judgment would secure all, if they failed to prosecute.
Interpreting the language of the section of the statute relative to the appeal, by the form given for the bond, we hold that a substantial compliance with the former is sufficient. -
The judgment is reversed, with costs. Cause remanded for trial.
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- Full Case Name
- Carmichael and Another v. Holloway
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