City of Greensburg v. Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago & St. Louis Railway Co.

Robinson, J. —

Appellant sued appellee before the mayor of a city, and in that court recovered a judgment of $10 in the nature of a penalty for violation of a city ordinance regulating the speed of trains. Appellee appealed to the circuit court, and a trial resulted in a judgment in appellant’s favor for $1. Upon motion of appellee, costs were taxed against appellant, and this action of the court is the only error assigned.

Appellee has filed a motion to dismiss the appeal because the action originated before the mayor of a city and the amount in controversy was less than $50, exclusive of…