Ellison v. Sellers

The record in this case shows that this suit was begun in the justice court on an account filed there by the plaintiff. The constable served the defendant and his return merely.showed that service was had on the defendant in Spring Creek Township, Douglas County, Missouri. The suit was begun and tried in Benton Township, Douglas County, Missouri. The defendant entered his appearance in the justice court and a judgment was rendered against him for $15.45. From this judgment the defendant appealed the case to the circuit court, and when it reached there he filed a motion to dismiss the appeal…