Pendergast v. Hodge

In this cause there is no bill of exceptions. The testimony is not before us, neither are the motions for new trial and in arrest of judgment, although incorporated in the record, as they are not preserved by bill of exceptions. United States v. Gamble, 10 Mo. 457; Christy v. Myers, 21 Mo. 112.

The only point for our consideration is, does the record proper sustain the judgment ?

*139The suit .was instituted before a justice of the peace-for the possession of two horses and one wagon, of an aggregate stated value of eighty dollars, and damages for their detention stated at ten dollars. No bond was…