Johnson v. Cousins

An action originating before a justice of the peace. Defendant in error was plaintiff, and plaintiff in error was defendant. The claim was for $95.00, based on unpaid rental of real property. In aid of the action there was attachment and garnishment. On defendant’s motion, the attachment writ was quashed and the garnishee discharged.

Before trial, defendant, claiming that the abated attachment had damaged him, sought recovery in the sum of $100.00. The justice, trying the case as to both claims, adjudged against plaintiff, and for defendant in the sum of $50, and costs. Plaintiff appealed from…