McDermott v. Sterling

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Burch, J.:

The appeal was taken from an order refusing to dismiss a ease for want of jurisdiction. The case was before the district court on appeal from a justice of the peace, and the contention was the justice of the peace had no jurisdiction because the amount involved, with interest, exceeded $300.

The action was one for an attorney fee of $700. The bill of particulars alleged employment, rendition of services, agreement with respect to amount of fee, and an agreement with respect to when payment would be completed. Credits were allowed, and the bill…