King v. Bates

This suit was commenced by summons, March 14, 1889, before Milton M. Perry, a justice of the peace. Upon the return-day, defendant Bates, who had been personally served with process, appeared. Coppens did not appear, not having been served. Plaintiff declared on the common counts in assumpsit, and on a judgment rendered by Milton M. Perry, a justice of the peace, March 16, 1883. Defendant Bates demanded a bill of particulars. Plaintiff stated that this judgment was his bill of particulars.

Upon the trial the plaintiff offered in evidence the docket entry of a judgment rendered March 16, 1883,…