Gage v. Maschmeyer
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Worth Distriet Court — Hon. G. W. Ruddigk, Judge. Action on. a promissory note. Judgment for plaintiff, and defendant appeals. The amount in controversy being less than $100, a single question was certified upon which it was deemed material to have the opinion of this court, which is sufficiently referred to in the opinion.
1Opinion of the CourtSeevees, J.
The defendant executed to one Kidder a promissory note, which was not negotiable. An action was brought against Kidder in Oerro Gordo county, and a judgment rendered against him therein by a justice of the peace. An execution was issued on the judgment, and placed in the hands of a constable of Cerro Gordo county, who went into Worth county, where the defendant resided, and, by virtue thereof, “ summoned the defendant, as a garnishee, to appear
*697before the justice in Cerro Gordo county, and answer as to bis indebtedness to Kidder.” In obedience to such notice or summons the defendant did…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Smith v. DicksonSupreme Court of Iowa · 1882
- Rock & Son v. SingmasterSupreme Court of Iowa · 1883
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