North Central Services, Inc. v. Hafdahl

This is an appeal from a District Court judgment which upheld the constitutionality of the small claims procedure, Title 25, Ch. 35, MCA. The District Court, after sustaining constitutionality of the act, entered judgment in favor of the plaintiff for $678.25.

*442This case was originally tried before a justice of the peace, sitting without a jury. Both parties were present, but neither was represented by legal counsel. The justice of the peace found in favor of plaintiff, and defendant appealed to the District Court. Defendant attempted to appear in the District Court through counsel but was…