The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-03-25

insurance policy when the condition in the
policy which provided that, in case OF
self-destruction. the policy would be void.
with an intention TO commit suicide. 2. Elk
parte testimony taken before a coroner is
not admissible as amrmative. evidence in
an insurance policy.
firmed. Lotz, J.-Where there is an am
biguity In a contract and the parties have
courts win adopt the construction put upon
1t by the parties themselves. unless there is
evidence Of an actual mistake.
Company. Monroe c. C. Affirmed. Gavin, c.
jim an action for damages by a section
helping carry a loaded handcar around a
car that was left on the track, the injury
being caused by falling over snags. etc.
unknown to the plaintiff, the special verdict
should show that he was on the lookout for
distractions, and his conduct in connection
herewith. The want of knowledge of the
condition OF the ground did not relieve him
quantum of care ne shout. have used
IA. Board Of Commissioner VS.. Kemp.
Washington c.. c. Affirmed. Reinhard. il.
the duty Of having the list of allowances
granted by the commissioners published, is
entirely separate from any enactment upon
similar subjects concerning the duties of
the County Commissioners, and when the
auditor has chosen the medium of publica-
ton Ii is m on the board of COM
missioners, II the work has been done In a
proper compensation fixed by the same
statute.
1876. Johnson VS.. Williams. Grant c.. c.
in this case are the same as decided in
Johnson VS.. Bedwell, decided this term.
1900. Citizens Street-rafroad Company VS..
Todd. Marion S. c. Dismissed.
1901. Citizens Street-railroad COMPANY vs.
Jones. Marion s. c. Dismissed.
Superior Court.
Room John L. McMaster. Judge.
Charles II. Fiske vs.. Derk De Ruiter.
Johnson, j. p. Jury returned verdict for de-
PENDANT.
Room 2-Lawson M. Harvey, Judge.
divorce. Divorce granted plaintir with Gus
tody Of child; defendant ordered to pay s.
a week for support of child.
co Aafian D Mnifasrs Y py J9 nIs9htj 2; Roberts egsm;s ac;
against plaintiff for costs.
Room 3-Pliny W. Bartholomew. Judge.
Mary G. Nichols VS.. William Meredith ct
al; foreclosure. Dismissed and costs paid.
Company: damages. On trial by jury.
Circuit Court.
Edgar A. Brown. Judge.
City OF Indianapolis VS.. Charles Reischert.
Trial by court. Fined 81 and costs.
City of indianapolis, VS.. William Laughlin.
Trial Dy court. f1neQ 81 ana costs.
The following claims were allowed by the
administrator against Timothy Sheehan's es-
tate: Harvey j.. Armantraut, $S5.37; Henry
Coburn, %67.46; Wrought Iron Bridge Conn
pany, SIS. 20; Turrell & Taylor, $50: Excelsior
Brick and Lime Company, $3.50; r.. @. Har-
seim, $11.5.
City VS.. Joe Patterson. Trial by court.
Finding in favor of defendant. Judgment
against plaintiff for costs.
City VS.. Simeon Glossman; obstructing
sidewalk. Trial by court. Finding of guilty.
Fined 50 and costs.
City VS.. Albert Blake; driving vehicle with
out license. Trial by court. Taken under
Moses Upper vs. Rachael Newgardeh. Trial
by court. Finding for plaintiff and costs
paid.
New Suits Filed.
William B.. Hinkley. ct al. VS. Abraham
Wheatly; mechanics lien. Superior Court,
Room l..
Charles r. Kirkland ct al. VS.. Second Bap-
fist Church ct al; suit on account. Superior
Court, Room 3.
Indianapolis Sentinel Company VS. James
B. Wilson; suit on account. Superior Court.
Room 8.
Ann f. Wood VS.. Moses X. Fatout; suit
for partition. Circuit Court.
Lee De Hart VS.. Judith De Hart; divorce.
Superior Court, Room 2.
Philo S. Bennett ct al. VS. George +. Kreit-
lein; suit on account Superior Court,
Robert Denny ct al. VS.. Joseph Nevers;
suit on note superior Court, Room 5.
Ephraim Kroot VS.. Sarah Trinz; suit TO
annul marriage. Superior Court, Room i.