Simons v. . Lebrun

By exceptions to the refusal of the court to grant his motions for judgment as in case of nonsuit under O. S., 567, and to the peremptory instructions as to the first and second issues, assigned as error, and by demurrer ore tenus in this Court, defendant appellant challenges the jurisdiction of the court over the subject matter of this action. In the light of the facts as they appear in the record on this appeal we are of opinion and hold that the challenge is not well founded.

The jurisdiction of a justice of the peace in civil actions for recovery of possession of real estate is entirely…