Richardson v. Wicker
Richardson v. Wicker
Opinion of the Court
The material question between the parties was, whether Winship Bryant purchased the land in controversy for himself, or as the agent and for William McIntosh. This issue was submitted to the jury fairly, by his Honor, upon the
The plaintiffs purchased at execution sale, and therefore with notice of all defects in the title. They could acquire the interest of the defendant in the execution only. The jury finding that Bryant purchased as the agent af McIntosh, it followed that he had nothing in the land which could be sold under execution, and that the plaintiffs were not entitled to the instructions asked for.
The second exception of the plaintiffs, was not insisted upon here. It was for the refusal of the court to grant a new trial, upon a motion to that effect, grounded upon the affidavit of one of the persons, that a portion of the jury had misapprehended the charge of the judge. Such an application ought never to be entertained. On a motion for a new trial, the evidence of a juror as to the motives and influences which affected their deliberations, is inadmissible.
There is no error.
Per Curiam. Judgment affirmed.
Reference
- Full Case Name
- J. J. RICHARDSON and another v. JORDAN WICKER and others
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