Markin v. Jornigan

This was an action of replevin brought by Jornigan against Markin in a justice’s Court. Judgment by the justice for the plaintiff. The defendant appealed to the Circuit Court, and the plaintiff obtained there a Verdict and judgment.

The defendant contends that the justice had no jurisdiction; the causes of action being for too large an amount.

The justice had no jurisdiction, if the value of the property claimed exceeded 50 dollars. R. S. 862, s. 2. Middleton v. Harris, 6 Blackf. 397.

The plaintiff’s affidavit filed before the justice, states the value of the property claimed to be 40 dollars.

The…