White v. Jackson

Jackson sued the appellants, before a justice of the peace, on the following writing, viz:

“ August 8, 1857.”

“ Eeceived, of Alfred Jackson, eighty-five bushels and four pounds of wheat on deposit.” (Signed) “ White <& Burris.”

The complaint averred that the defendants “ failed to pay or deliver thirty bushels and four pounds of wheat, the balance of said” specified amount. The plaintiff demanded judgment for $31; and recovered before the justice, and on appeal, $21 and 50 cents.

The first error assigned, is upon the refusal of the Court to dismiss for want of a sufficient complaint. Ve think the…