Black v. City of Peru

On Petition To Transfer.

Hunter, J.

The appellant was found guilty of a violation of a city ordinance and was fined $35.00 by the Peru City Court. The appellant informed the court that he desired to appeal to the Miami Circuit Court and posted a $100 bond. A transcript was prepared and certified by the Judge of the Peru City Court and was transmitted to the Clerk of the Miami Circuit Court. When the transcript was received by the Clerk of the Miami Circuit Court, he committed two errors which ultimately resulted in the dismissal of the appeal:(1) He docketed the cause as a criminal action…