Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-03-30
Court House News
COMMON Pr EAS COURT


The case of Wilbur J--Menden-
hall, as administrator of the estate
ofSJonas Bingham, deceased, vs. w.
II. Riecker, for damages; amount
claimed $4,000; and another suit
between same parties-entitled ac-
tion for money, amount $2,389.25,
have both been settled out of court,
defendants to pay the costs in both
cases. These actions were filed
July 27, 1881, and were the out
come of the death of Jonas Bing-
man, who sustained injuries when
struck by an automobile driven by
defendant, and which injuries, it
had been alleged, resulted in Mr..
Bingman's death
IN the case of Harriet J. Kittle
VS.. Reuben J. Kittle and the Atlas
Lumber Co., w. H. NORM as county
treasurer files cross petition in
which he prays that he be given the
first and best lien on premises,
from proceeds, in amount of $271.-
"a for delinquent taxes.
Sells at Sheriff's Sale
Mr.. S. A. Finley purchased the
Viola G.. Fouts farm of 290 acres,
situated in Deerfield township, at
sheriff's sale, Saturday. Considera-
tion $2,400. 1t was appraised at
$3,473. 1t was sold to satisfy
claim of The Malta National bank.
Action for Specific Performance
Fred Fl. Parker has filed suit
against Helen r. Shanks, for "Spe-
cific Performance" The matter
grows out of the settlement of the
estate of AIDA V. Parker. deceased )
Plaintiff alleges that he entered in
to an agreement whereby he was to
receive six acres of land with build
ings thereon, as his share of the es-
tate, providing he paid certain bills,
which he has paid, and the sum of
$500 in cash. Plaintiff alleges that
the money due on said agreement is
$120, which amount he is willing to
bring into court and offer to de-
fendant, upon her executing and
delivering to plaintiff a sufficient
conveyance of said premises, ac-
cording to contract; and plaintiff
asks the court to order and decree
that defendant convey said prem
ises by deed to plaintiff.
The case of Besse G. Patterson VS..
The Rocky Glen Sanatorium, a cor
poration, for money only, was heard
Monday by Judge David III. Thomas
of Marietta, who took the matter
under advfsement.
Directed Verdict
The case of Clarence c. Eddleblute
VS.. Myers Van Fossen ct al, for
money only, was heard Wednesday
to jury, with Judge David H.
Thomas of Marietta on the bench.
The Judge directed the jury to re-
turn a verdict in favor of the de-
fendant. The action was brought
on the bond of Myers Van Fossen,
J. p, in Penn township, and his
bondsmen.. Plaintiff filed the action
for damages for alleged failure on
the part of the Justice of Peace to
perform all of his ministerial
duties-his failure to file trans
cript within 80 days in the case OF
C. Penrose, which was
brought to trial in the year 1881.
The appeal case ''In the matter
of the estate of VIM. w. Raney, F. !
w. Raney, executor, Vs. Edward H. !
Raney, which was posted for hear I
ing today, has been settled.
Friday the appeal cases in the
matter of the estate of Ella Vain
wright, deceased, and the case of
Chas. Pool, as administrator Of the
estate of Ella Wainwright, deceased.
VS.. Lille Wehowsky, are posted for
hearing; ais the injunction case
of Bethel Rex VS.. L. B. Adrean, I
sheriff; and the hearing on demur-
rers in the cases of The State of ,
Ohio VS.. Mrs. Bethel Rex, money I
only, and Of Ann K Shafer VS.. |
VIM. F. Buchanan, money only.
Sale is confirmed, and deed and I
ordered in the case of +
The Malta National bank VS.. Viola
G. Fouts, ct al.
Divorce Case Dismissed
The divorce and alimony action
Of Ressie M. Fox, VS.. Willard r.
Fox, The Citizens National bank, !;
McConnelsville, and First National
bank, Stockport, has been dismissed
without prejudice, at cost of defend
ant.
PROBATE COURT
Inventory Filed
Inventory and appraisement has
been filed in the matter of the es-
tate of Fred O. Bozman, deceased,
BY Manita Bozman, administrative.
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