The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-01-21
IN FAVOR OF CAPT. BLUM.
THE JURY's VERDICT IN THE
WAYNE CASE.

teen Questions and Answers-The
Case Likely TO be Appealed TO the
Supreme Court.
The result of the Blum case was oom-
plete victory for Capt. Blum at every point.
The jury decided every question Of the case
In his favor.
At the opening of court yesterday morn
ing Judge Falligant submitted the questions
at issue to the jury and delivered the case
into its hands. The jury retired at II O'Clock
and OF 2 o'clock announced thai verdict
had been reached.
The following Is the verdict, with the
questions aud answers in full:
did all the parties interested in the
estate Of James NJ. Wayne sign and deliver
tie deed to the land in dispute, conveying
said land to Henry Blum, and by said deed
give their express consent to the purchase
of Henry Blunl"
"What was the date of said deedP'
NOV. p, 1885"
"Did said deed state correctly the amount
of the purchase money at $500, and ao-
ourately describe said land by metes and
bounds"
"Yesn
"Was DR.. John Il Cuyler the representa-
tive aud agent Of the parties in interest I'M
der the will of James NJ. Wayne, and did
he, in fact, represent them in the sale Of
the property IN Chatham county|
"Yes.n
"Did DR.. Cuyler as such agent employ
Henry Blum to sell said property! Was
Blum agent for the sale of the property
when he became the purchasers"
"Yes.n
'Did DR.. Cuyler as such agent me-
gotiate the sale Of property in dispute to
Henry Blun~
Yes
was not DR.. Cuyler under the evidence
man of good business ability in 1888 ~
Eyes"
"Did Henry Blum make to DIR. Cuyler
any false or fraudulent statement about said
land or its value, either present or prospect
i've, TO induce said sale! II yes, specify
statements or statements with particu-
larity."
mo"
"Did Henry Blum withhold or conceal
or suppress from his principal any material
fact relating to said lands If yes, specify
said fact or factsp
"No"
''Was the consent given that Henry
Blum, while agent for the sale of the prop
erty in dispute, should become the purchaser
so given with full knowledge Of all the
facts9 II not, state what facts were not
knownp
eyes"
"Was or was not the purchase money
to-wit, $500, fair market price for the
la d in dispute in its then condition in
1882"
"Yes"
"In 1883 was land situated in the vi.
cinity Of Springfield plantation, including
the land in DISPUTE, low and stationary in
price, or were there signs of a rapid and de-
cided rise in the value of such land9 Specify
| the signs, if any,
alt was low and stationary in price. No
signs of a rise in value"
F'At what date did the first decided
rise in the value of suburban property in
| this locality occur"
The only evidence we have Of any de-
| cided rise is the evidence regarding the sale
in that vicinity year or two ago."
What amount has Mr.. Blum paid out
for taxes aud improvements on said land"
1.-TWO thousand six hundred and ten dol
| larsn
"What amount has he received for
rent~
1.-TWO thousand, four hundred and fifty
dollars."
Ibid DR.. Cuyler, as agent of the par
ties In interest, while considering the offer
of Henry Blum for the land in dispu to, or
before that time, have time and opportu-
nifty, if he cared to take advantage Of them,
to acquaint himself with the actual condi-
ton and value Of the land in dispute, the
| probability or otherwise of a rise in value,
and all matters affecting such value, before
concluding the saleF'
Eyes"
The case has been watched with a great
| deal of interest, and the verdict, though
| generally expected, was the subject Of much
comment yesterday.
| The attorneys for the plaintiffs may ap-
| peal the case TO the supreme court.
| Besides the Blum case the following other
business was disposed of in the superior
| court yesterday:
The Marietta Paper Mills Company re-
ceived verdict for $40 10 against A. E.
Sholes on account of paper purchased for
the Savannah city directory. A verdict
for that amount was first rendered in a
| Justice court and the case was appealed by
the defendant to the superior court. w. w.
Osborne, Esq, represented the mills and
| William Pease, Esq, Mr.. Sholes.
Robert Lloyd tcolored) was arraigned for
| burglary. He pleaded guilty and filed an
exculpatory affidavit. He was sentenced
to five years in the penitentiary.
Sonny" Lee, alias Sammy Wilson, was
adjudged not guilty on a charge Of
| burglary. The jury found a verdict with
| out leaving their seats upon the request of
the solicitor general, who stated that the
allegations in the indictments were not
| proved.
Maurice E. Robinson was appointed a
commercial notary public.
Argument was heardtn the United States
court yesterday in the case of H. NJ. Gould
ings VS.. Hammond. Hull & Co. The case
| will come up again this morning.
Dwelle, Cam & Daniel have entered suit
! against the Richmond and Dakville for the
settlement of short cotton claims which the
firm has been unable to secure.
a bald>headed woman is unusual before
she is 40, but gray hair is common with
| them earlier. Badness and grayness nav
be prevented by using Halls Hair Remover.
| Ad.
Big lot Of mems shirts and drawers just
opened, bought from Bulch, Williams &
| Co.'s failure, will sell them at so cents on
the dollar. Kohler, the Lively Clothier, 1853
| Broughton street.-Ad.
At SUernberg's.
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