Hess v. Devou

The question first to be considered is the jurisdictional question of the power of the court of common pleas to review a judgment of the municipal court of Cincinnati where the amount prayed for is more than $300. This branch of the case involves the interpretation and determination of the constitutionality of Section 1558-26, General Code, (104 O. L., 188), being a part of the municipal court act of the city of Cincinnati.

The pertinent provisions of that statute are as follows:

“Proceeding's in error may be taken to the court of common pleas of Hamilton county, from a final judgment or order…