Jones v. Wight

Citations

• 5 Scam. 338

Syllabus

<p>Error to Jo Daviess.</p> <p>1. Writ of error — lies to judgment plaintiff. A writ of error may be brought by a plaintiff to reverse his own judgment if erroneous, in order to enable him to commence another action, (a) </p> <p>2. Default — error if plea pending. It is error to take judgment by default against a defendant, where a plea has been filed by him; and a party, under such circumstances, may reverse his own judgment.</p> <p>3. Joint parties — joint judgment. It is error to assess the damages and render final judgment against one of two defendants, while the cause is undisposed of as to the other. (b) </p>