Lingonner v. Ambler

Irvine, G.

This case originated before a justice of the peace and grew out of the failure of the parties to reconcile between themselves a difference of $2.50. It is true that the constitution guaranties the right to be heard in the court of *317last resort in any civil action, but litigants should be in some manner discouraged from taking advantage of this provision in cases where the amount involved is trivial and no question of law of importance to the parties is presented. It should be remembered that the cost bill which the defeated party ultimately has to pay forms but a small por. tion of…