Isaac Baker v. James Allen

This is an attempt to reverse proceedings, commenced before a justice of the peace.

First, because, as it is alleged, the warrant does not shew it to be a case within his jurisdiction.

Secondly, because. from the record, the cause of action does not appear.

Thirdly, because, no issue was joined for the jury to try.

As to the first objection, there is nothing upon the face of the warrant, which countenances the idea of his not having jurisdiction ; on the contrary, the warrant, connected with the judgment rendered, shows clearly, that the case was within his cognizance ; after the defendant not…