Smith v. Charles

On Motion to Dismiss.

TaliaeerRO, J.

This motion is made on the ground that the amount in controversy is less than $500, and that this court is therefore without jurisdiction.

Smith & McKenna sued Charles for $686 92, and obtained judgment for $636. Execution was issued and Charles’ interest in his father’s succession was seized and sold for the sum of $1750. A rule was taken ou the sheriff to show cause why he should not pay over to the plaintiffs the amount of their judgment out of the proceeds, and they made parties to the rule; several other creditors of Charles having judgments against him…