Holman v. Ward

WILLSON, O. J.

(after stating the facts as above). In support of the contention that the court below did not have jurisdiction of the suit, appellants insist it appeared that the amount in controversy, exclusive of interest claimed, was less than $500. Looking alone to the amended petition on which the trial was had, it did so appear, but the sum sued for according to the original petition was $817.27, exclusive of interest. In such a ease it seems to be settled that, when a question as to the jurisdiction of a court, dependent upon the amount in controversy, arises, and there is no plea that…