Chapman v. Howard

Cooper, J.,

delivered the opinion of the court. .

Howard sued Chapman before a justice of the peace on an open account. On the 28th of September, 1878* the justice rendered a judgment in favor of Howard against Chapman for $18, which was written, it seems* on the back of the warrant. Then follow the following endorsements on the warrant:

“Appeal prayed by defendant, W. A. Chapman* September 28, 1878. Granted. Returned without bond. J. P. C. Reed, J. P.”

“Filed in office November 25, 1878. J. H. Harris, Clerk.’,’

The first term of the circuit court after the rendition of the justice’s judgment…