GARLAND v. DAVIS


45 U.S. 131 (1846)

4 How. 131

HUGH A. GARLAND, PLAINTIFF IN ERROR, v. GEORGE M. DAVIS, DEFENDANT.

Supreme Court of United States.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

It was argued by Mr. Robert J. Brent, for the plaintiff in error, and Mr. Coxe, for defendant.

Mr. Brent, for plaintiff.


Mr. Justice WOODBURY delivered the opinion of the court.

In the examination of this case, a defect has been discovered in the pleadings and verdict, which was not noticed in the court below, nor suggested by the counsel here.

And the first question is, whether, under these circumstances, it can be considered by us; and if it can be, and is a material defect, not cured or otherwise capable of being overcome, whether...

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