Derossett v. Marsh

This is a suit in equity to set aside a judgment obtained by defendant against plaintiff and rendered by Harry T. West, a justice of the peace of Polk county, Missouri. On trial in circuit court judgment was for defendant and plaintiff has appealed.

The judgment sought to be set aside was based on an account filed with the justice in words and figures as follows:

“ACCOUNT.

“Mr. and Mrs. Stive Sawyers

“Mrs. John Derossett

“1914 W. M. Marsh

“May 13 Shoes $7.25, Corset $2.00, Emb $3.65, Suit $5.00, Hat .50, Dress $2.50 Thread .25, Muslin .63, perc .20, Table linen $1.00, dress $1.65, suit $3.75…