Missildine v. Brightman

Mantz, J. —

C. S. Missildine and H. Pierce 'Witmer, plaintiffs, as owners under a deed from Polk County, Iowa, brought action of forcible entry and detainer in the municipal court of Des Moines, Iowa, against L. C. Brightman and Alice Bright-man, defendants, to recover possession of certain real estate in Des Moines. The action was docketed in equity. Defendants appeared, made written demand for a jury trial, and also filed motions for more specific statement and to dismiss, attacking the jurisdiction of the municipal court to try the case in equity. The record does not show any specific…