John Church Co. v. Spurrier

This action originated before a justice of the peace. The appellees appeared and answered, and also filed a counterclaim or set-off, the amount claimed therein, exceeding the jurisdiction of the justice of the peace. Thereupon the case was certified to the circuit court, where it was tried by the court, resulting in a judgment for appellees in the sum of $240.25.

Appellant moved for a new trial, basing his motion on the following reasons: (1) That the decision of the court was not sustained by sufficient evidence; (2) that the decision of the court was contrary to law, and (3) that the…