A. J. KERSHAW, PLAINTIFF IN ERROR,
v.
THE STATE OF FLORIDA, DEFENDANT IN ERROR
A. J. KERSHAW, PLAINTIFF IN ERROR,
THE STATE OF FLORIDA, DEFENDANT IN ERROR
84 Fla. 69
Florida Supreme Court (1922)
Positive Treatment
Also reported at: 92 So. 814
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Opinion of the Court
Per Curiam.
Upon a consideration of the record herein it clearly appears that the evidence does not sustain the verdict, therefore the judgment should be and is reversed for a new trial at the expense of Monroe' County.
Browne, C. J. and Taylor, Whitfield,'Ellis and West, J J., concur.
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