National Telephone Directory Co. v. Mermod, Jaccard & King Jewelry Co.
Missouri Court of Appeals
Appeal from St. Louis City Circuit Court. — Hon. George H. Williams, Judge. Plaintiff has complied with the requirements of section 7412 and' 7413 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, 1909, by filing before tbe justice tbe instrument sued on. Herrick v. Maness, 142 Mo. App., 399; Calmes v. Haigbt & Co., 85 Mo. App., 362; Rhea v. Mfg. Co., 81 Mo. App., 400; Haynes v. R. R., 54 Mo. App., 582; Boefer v. Sheridan, 42 Mo. App., 226.
1Opinion of the CourtCaulfield, J.
Suit originating before a justice of tbe peace for breach of contract. The plaintiff bad judgment, and tbe defendant has appealed. No bill of exceptions was filed and tbe only question before us arises upon tbe record proper. Plaintiff did not file any statement or pleading as such before tbe justice, but commenced its suit before tbe justice by filing an instrument of writing, executed by tbe defendant, as follows:
‘‘$275.00 St. Louis, Aug. 3rd, 1907.
National Telephone Directory Co.
Frisco Building.
You are hereby authorized to insert one page advertisement for which we will furnish copy, to…
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