Sherman v. Clark

OPINION OF THE COURT.

This action is brought against the defendant as indorser of a note. Proof of demand was given, at the bank, where the note was payable, and notice directed to Palmer post office. The amount of the note and interest, was $293, but the damages were laid in the declaration at six hundred dollars. On these facts a question is raised as to the jurisdiction of the court. But there is clearly jurisdiction, as that is taken from the damages laid in the •writ, which exceeds the sum to which the jurisdiction is limited.

It was proved that at the time of the notice the defendant…