Hastings v. Hennessey

This was an action of unlawful detainer, commenced before Justice Mielert, of the city of St. Louis, and transferred for trial to Justice Zimmermann, of the same city, by whom it was tried, resulting in a judgment for the plaintiff. This judgment was rendered on June 19, 1891. On June 20, 1891, the defendant Hennessey again appeared before the justice and filed an affidavit for an appeal in due form. On June 24, 1891, he tendered an ordinary appeal bond, hereafter more fully described, with one surety in the amount fixed by the justice. The justice received this bond and indorsed on the same:…