Mitchell v. Smith

This case originated before a justice of the peace. The venue was changed to another justice, befoie whom the judgment was rendered against the appellant, who thereupon took the ease, by appeal, to the common pleas, and thence to this court.

The first question presented for our examination is as to the jurisdiction of the justice to try the cause.

The cause of action first filed was in the form of an account, the footing upon which was $200, though the correct aggregate of the items was $200 75. This was indorsed thus: “Demand $176 75.” The amount footed on the account, as filed with the…