Louisville, New Albany & Chicago Railway Co. v. Coyle
Indiana Supreme Court
From the Montgomery Circuit Court.
1Opinion of the CourtElliott, J.
The appellee’s motion to dismiss the appeal must be sustained.
The action originated before a justice of the peace; the appellee’s judgment, exclusive of interest, is for $50, and she is content with her judgment. The adjudged cases settle these propositions:
1st. Where the plaintiff recovers $50, or less, and is satisfied with the amount of the recovery, and the defendant is *517merely resisting the recovery, and is claiming no set-off or counter-claim, then the amount so recovered is all that is in controversy. Sprinkle v. Toney, 73 Ind. 592; Parsley v. Eskew, 73 Ind. 558; Pennsylvania Co. v.…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- Parsley v. EskewIndiana Supreme Court · 1881
- Sprinkle v. ToneyIndiana Supreme Court · 1881
- Wagner v. KastnerIndiana Supreme Court · 1881
- Breidert v. KruegerIndiana Supreme Court · 1881
- Halleck v. WellerIndiana Supreme Court · 1880
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3Cited by6 opinions
- Ex parte SweeneyIndiana Supreme Court · 1891
- Cincinnati, Indianapolis, St. Louis & Chicago Railway Co. v. McDadeIndiana Supreme Court · 1887
- Colliery Engineer Co. v. American Car & Foundry Co.Indiana Supreme Court · 1901
- Winship v. BlockIndiana Supreme Court · 1884
- Bosworth v. Wayne Pike Co.Indiana Supreme Court · 1885
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