James v. Sartin Dry Cleaning Co.

As tbe principal sum demanded in tbe complaint (summons) does not exceed $200, tbe justice of tbe peace bad jurisdiction of tbe action. C. S., 1475; Brantley v. Finch, 97 N. C., 91, 1 S. E., 535; Brock v. Scott, 159 N. C., 513, 75 S. E., 724.

Tbe matter is likewise cognizable in tbe courts of tbis State, tbe jurisdiction of tbe Federal Courts not having been made exclusive, either by the Constitution or Act of Congress. Claflin v. Houseman, 93 U. S., 130; Robb v. Connolly, 111 U. S., 624; Mondou v. R. R., 223 U. S., 1.

That tbe plaintiff is entitled to sue upon tbe “President’s Reemployment…