Davis v. Robinson

I. This action, which is upon a promissory note, was commenced originally in justice of the peace court. Plaintiff, who is- appellant here, filed no pleading in the justice court, but asked judgment upon a note for'$50, which, with interest, amounted to $97.50. Appellee appeared and filed a counterclaim based upon an open account, asking judgment thereon for $180.75. Upon motion of the appellant, the counterclaim was dismissed, for the reason that the amount asked was in excess of the jurisdiction of the court. Judgment was entered in favor of the plaintiff, appellant herein, for the amount…