D. Blum, Stern & Co. v. Sallis

There is a motion to dismiss in this case on the .ground that the only matter in controversy between the parties is a ••sum less than five hundred dollars. The amount sued for determines rtiie jurisdiction, and tho amount sued for largely exceeds five hundred .dollars. The motion is overruled.

This is an action on a promissory note. Citation was served at the ■defendant’s domicile by delivering copies of the petition and citation ■to a free person above the age of fourteen living in defendant’s house, ho being absent. No answer was filed. A default was taken and afterwards confirmed and…