Hunley v. Ascani

This case comes before us on a motion to dismiss the appeal on the ground that this court is without jurisdiction, as more than $2,000, exclusive of interest and costs, is involved.

This is a suit for the rescission of a written contract to sell a piece of real estate for the sum of $7,400 and the return of a cash deposit of $740 as. a part payment on account of the purchase price of the property.

It is contended by the appellee that the amount involved is $7,400, because, under the terms and provisions of the contract, that is the amount that plaintiff and appellant is obligated to pay to the…