65 Iowa 587 | Iowa | 1885
Plaintiff moves to strike the evidence in this case. It is shown by an amended abstract filed by plaintiff, which is not denied by defendant, that the evidence' was taken by a short-hand reporter, and his notes were filed in the case. The court gave a bill of exceptions, which shows that- the notes of the reporter correctly show, with the exhibits, all the evidence offered, and all the evidence received at the time. But there is no certificate of the court or judge to the transcript of the notes. The reporten does not certify to the translation of the notes. "We think, by reason of this fact, the evidence cannot be considered here. Surely the reporter, who probably alone can correctly read the notes, ought to certify to the translation; and the certificate of the judge, who cannot read them, ought not to be regarded as alone sufficient. The statute provides that the notes “ may
We think the motion of the plaintiff to strike the evidence ought to be sustained. This ends the case, as there are no errors assigned, and, indeed, none are argued, except those based upon the evidence. The judgment of the circuit court must be
Affirmed.