The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-11-19
IN THE COURTS
Several Matters of Importance Tha
Held the Attention Of the
Bench and Bar.


Held the Attention Of the
Bench and Bar.
Since Superintendent DsHoff filed his
suit, mentioned In Saturdays paper,
against the Plain township board of edu-
cation for damages because of an alleged
breaking of contract, John W. Martin has
filed similar suit Plaintiff claims to
have contracted to teach at a certain price
per month for five months, but while he
has been ready.to do the work the de-
PENDANTS have not permitted him to go
ahead, and he therefore prays for $245
damages. Sterling 81 werntz filed the
petition.
In the case of Benjamin +. Schulz
against Dsforest Strong, to sec aside q
conveyance of property, Judge McCarty
this morning rendered verdict In favor
of the defendant. 1t was the outcome Of
the case in which bet was made in
Canal Fulton on foot race, and Schulz
lost by put-up game. He sued and got
Judgment for the sum, and 1t is alleged
that the defendant In order to avoid pay
ment of the Judgment, made the convey
ance. Notice OF exceptions were filed by
the attorney for plaintiff, j. L. Sterling.
A motion for new trial by Arnold
Behringer against the City Of Canton,
was overruled. Behringer got judgment
last week, but was not satisfied with the
amount.
This afternoon the case of Godar against
The Canton Steel Works was resumed, 1t
having been adjourned Friday until this
afternoon. Godar is suing for 81 900
damages for injuries sustained In the
employ of the company.
The case of Godar VS.. The Canton Steel
Company for $4,000 damages, is being
hotly contested in Common Pleas court,
and may occupy the balance of the week.
Two cases were filed with the clerk of
courts today. Alexander Grow, Jr., sues
Rudy Bros, for s313.27, alleged due on
account. Miller & Pomerene represent the
plaintiff,
Charles l.. Mclean has commenced
action against Dewitt @. Bunnell and
Jesse H. Bunnell, to recover 81, 438.s5,
alleged duo on promissory notes, and Sc
cured by mortgage. Foreclosure and the
sale of property is prayed for. Wilson
g. Day represent plaintiff
John II. Fishel and ]. @. Streeter, on
or about February 8, 1896, formed part
nership and purchased Minting and
Black Cecil, from Charles Cook. BY the
terms Of the contract the horses were to
he trained, tracked and raced during the
season of 1896. This part of the contract
seems to have been fulfilled, but the part
ners oan't agree on settlemen tand the
disposition of the horses. Accordingly
Fishel has commenced an action against
Streeter, praying for the appointment of a
receiver to adjust and settle the partner
ship profits and sell the horses. j. p.
Fawoett is plaintiffs attorney.
Louisa Klein, guardian Of John 6.
Roberts, has commenced an action against
Mary Alice Hahn, Charles Hahn and
Elizabeth Warshler to collect $82S. 90
claimed to be due on promissory note Sc
cured by mortgage. The petition, filed
by Miller & Pomerene, prays for judg-
ment for the amount and sale OF the mort
gagged property.
James A. Black has commenced an
action against Daniel Barnhart and
others to collect 5000 alleged to be due on
a promissory note. Judgm snt for the
amount is prayed for. ]. b. Snyder filed
the petition.
Probate Court.
Estate OF Charles j, Bammeriin, Mas
sillon, final account iilsd.
Estate Of Peter @. Albright. Massiilop,
representation In Insolvency filed. Estate