Jerauld v. Watkins

This action was brought by the appellant against the appellee, before a justice of the peace, upon an account for merchandise. The appellee answered by set-off, asking judgment for the difference that might be found in his favor. To this the appellant replied by a general denial and plea of payment. The cause was tried by the justice, *467■who gave judgment for the appellee in the sum of $116.35, and costs.

Upon appeal to the circuit court by the appellant, the cause was tried upon the same issues by a jury, and verdict returned in favor of the appellee for $116.36.

A motion for a new trial by the…