Vroman v. Dewy

This action was commenced before a justice, on a complaint for forcible entry and unlawful detainer of real property. The defendant put in an answer denying all the allegations of the complaint, and gave notice of special matter’. The issue was tried by the justice, who found the defendant guilty, and ordered that the plaintiff have restitution of the premises. The justice likewise imposed a fine of ten dollars, and taxed the costs against the defendant at $6.23. Erom this judgment the defendant duly perfected his appeal, giving the bond required by section 17, chap. 151, R. S., and making…