Weston v. Allen

— This is an original proceeding in certiorari to test the validity of the ruling of the Municipal Court of Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, Don G. Allen, Judge.

In August of 1933 Dr. E. A. Weston commenced an action in the Municipal Court of Des Moines, against J. M. Henry, in which he claimed he bad rendered certain medical services for the daughter of Mr. Henry; that there was a balance due of $200, plus interest and costs.

The cause of action was not prosecuted by the plaintiff, and finally on the first day of March, 1935, it was dismissed by the court for want of attention. On October 10,…