Boxley v. Collins

The appellee filed a complaint on the 4th of April, 1835, before two justices of the peace, against the appellants for a forcible detainer of certain real estate. The appellants pleaded not guilty. Verdict before the justices for the appellee, and a judgment on the verdict. There was an appeal to the Circuit Court, and the appellee again obtained a verdict and judgment.

In the Circuit Court, a motion was made by the appellants to set aside the complaint, but the motion was overruled. This complaint, after stating the title of the Court and the names of the parties, says:—

“ The plaintiff…