Blodgett v. Swanson Bros.

This action was begun in justice court to recover $83.97 for work and labor, and $13.90 for goods paid for but not delivered. The justice found defendants were entitled to a set-off of $17.20, and found for plaintiff in the sum of $68.75. Defendants appealed to the district court. The petition in that court was unverified. A motion to strike was filed by defendants, but not ruled upon. Afterwards defendants filed a general denial and counterclaim. The jury returned a verdict for plaintiff for $97.87 with interest, amounting to $101.52. Defendants appeal.

The petition in the district court…