Baker v. Chambers

Bafor sued Chambers before a justice of the peace. Trial in that Court upon the statutory general denial. Judgment for the defendant. The cause was appealed to the Common Pleas. There, a motion was made to dismiss the appeal, and it was sustained on the ground that the transcript did not show a cause of action in favor of the plaintiff. The transcript stated the cause of action as follows:

“ James Baker v. Uriah W. Chambers. Demand on note, 70 dollars. Plaintiff files his complaint in words as follows. $70. January 1st, 1861. One day after date, I promise tc pay to the order of William P.…