Jenkins v. Long

This was what must properly be called a proceeding by notice and motion to correct a mistake by the clerk in the entry of a judgment as to the amount thereof. The judgment actually rendered by the court, was for the amount of two notes sued on, but the clerk, by mistake in computation, entered the judgment for a less sum. A complaint was filed stating the facts, and a *461summons was issued, but no objection was made below to the mode of proceeding, and we may, therefore, properly regard the complaint as the motion, and the summons as the notice. There were demurrers filed and acted upon, and…