Saxton v. Curley

Suit was brought by appellee against appellant in forcible entry and detainer before a justice of the peace to recover possession of forty acres of land.' Appellant was duly served with process and appeared and was present at the trial. According to the transcript of the justice the case was called for trial and the defendant (appellant) pleaded guilty to the complaint and “ confessed the plaintiff’s right of action and that he had no defense.” The justice entered judgment for the plaintiff. Four days later defendant attempted to appeal the case to the Circuit Court by filing bond with the…