Watson's v. Lynch's Heirs
Cases that cite this one
3 later published cases cite this decision.
- Snyder v. Philadelphia Co. (W. Va. 1903)
- Trustees v. Guthrie (Va. 1889)
- Davis' Adm'rs v. Mead (Va. 1856)
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Opinion of the Court
pronounced the following opinion of the court.
It appearing by the writ in this case, (which, by oyer, is made a part of the declaration,) that this action was brought against four persons as heirs of Charles Lynch, the elder, the obligor in the bond mentioned in the declaration; and that declaration, and the judgment founded thereon, having only charged three of those persons as such heirs ; the court is of opinion, that the said declaration is defective, and that the said judgment is erroneous.
Judgment reversed, at die costs of the appellant; (the appellees being the party substantially prevailing ;) and judgment entered that the appellant take nothing, &c.
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