Scot Free Scot Free Tannahill and Wing Cases Thrown Out
Judge Steele dismisses Tannahill and Wing cases on statute of limitations. Busy week in court with motions and demurrers. jury called for next week but little business conducted.
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Newspaper
Lewiston Daily Teller
Location
Lewiston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1901
Page
1
Judge Steele dismisses Tannahill and Wing cases on statute of limitations. Busy week in court with motions and demurrers. jury called for next week but little business conducted.
In district court Judge Steele sustained demurrers in Nez Perce County v S O Tannahill and v Wing over account shortages by assessors and tax collectors. Tannahill $2500 and Wing $4000 alleged. Earlier Idaho Supreme Court rulings held no limitation, but Bannock County v Bell reversed, barring actions after three years. Other notes include Morrow cattle stealing demurrer overruled, Minkler embezzlement demurrer overruled, Haynes v Madden demurrer taken under advisement, Tinkham v Thompson and Campbell dismissed, a divorce Scott v Scott granted, and Roby v Roby ordered $80 paid into court.
County commissioners adopt a 3.25 levy on the 100 for the coming fiscal year to raise 100000. The distribution increases road and current expense funding while reducing bonded interest. Outstanding debt stands at 109000 with warrants redemption rising 20 cents. The county carried about 67000 in warrants at year start. Public notices indicate a 3.25 levy versus last year’s 2.50.
The Lewiston city council discussed raising water rates, a new franchise, and a city engineer vote. The water company disputed council authority to set rates, offered to provide financials, and a three member committee was chosen to negotiate terms with G. W. Thompson on a potential franchise.
Sept 10 Buffalo doctors declare the wounded president out of danger with no immediate blood poisoning. They note healing wounds, improving strength, and cautious move toward moving him to Washington when stable. Feeding by mouth begun to restore stomach function and nourishment intake increases while health indicators remain favorable.
Judge Steel sustains demurrer in L A Porter versus Lewiston Saw Mill Company. Fire destruction of Porter's saw mill last year tied to a lease where breach by defendants barred damages as the lessor would be reimbursed by retaining the defendant's property.
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