Stanley v. Hicks

McDONALD, Chief Justice.

This case originated in the Justice Court, where the pleadings were oral but where the citation reflected that plaintiff sued for $200, interest, costs of court, attorney’s fees, etc. Judgment was rendered for plaintiff for $200 and defendant appealed to the County Court. In the County Court plaintiff filed written pleadings and prayed for $200 actual damages and $300 exemplary damages. Judgment was again rendered for plaintiff for $200.

Defendant appeals to this court, contending that the Trial Court erred in rendering judgment because it was without jurisdiction over…