Stafford v. Municipal Court

VALLÉE, J.

Appeal from a judgment denying a writ of mandate sought to compel the Municipal Court of Los Angeles Judicial District to vacate a judgment rendered by that court.

In 1956 Grace C. Howard, the real party in interest, brought an action against petitioner on a promissory note and for goods, wares, and merchandise. Petitioner answered. After trial, judgment was rendered for petitioner. Grace C. Howard appealed. The appellate department of the superior court reversed, with directions to the municipal court to enter judgment for Grace C. Howard as prayed. Thereafter the municipal court…