Howk v. Meloy

In June, 1865, Meloy recovered a judgment before Kendrick, a justice of the peace, against Howk, for $18 45 and costs. In August following, Howk recovered a judgment before the same justice against Meloy, for $19 91 and costs. In September of the same year, the appellant filed with the justice his written motion, praying that so much of his judgment as was necessary might be set-off against the judgment of Meloy, in satisfaction thereof, except as to costs. The justice rendered a judgment of satisfaction. Appeal to the Court of Common Pleas by Meloy. The appellee demurred to the complaint.…