L. D. Jennings, Inc. v. Brice

The opinion of the Court was delivered by

Mr. Chief Justice Bonham.

The plaintiff brought his action in the Magistrate’s Court for Sumter County, which Court, by special statute, has jurisdiction in civil actions to the amount of $1,000.00. The action was in claim and delivery for the recovery of the possession of “twelve shoats, recently purchased by him from the defendant.” The property was of the value of $48.00. It was alleged that defendant had unlawfully taken possession thereof, and unlawfully retained possession. Plaintiff demanded judgment for the return of the possession of the…