Morrow v. Bell
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Harrison District Court. — Hon. E. B. Woodruff, » Judge. Appeal from the ruling of the district court dismissing defendant’s appeal.
1Opinion of the CourtPreston, J.
The suit was brought in justice court. Plaintiff’s petition claimed $20.00, which was denied by the answer, and defendant claimed $6.50 on a counterclaim, which was denied by plaintiff. Judgment was rendered by the justice for $20.00 against the defendant, and defendant appealed to the district court. Plaintiff filed a motion to dismiss the appeal on the ground that the .amount in controversy was less than $25.00, and the motion was sustained. The trial court allowed a certificate of appeal to this court.
The argument for appellant is that Sec. 4547 of the Code provides, in reference to appeal…
2Cases cited8 opinions
- Lundak v. Chicago & Northwestern Railway Co.Supreme Court of Iowa · 1884
- Madison v. SpitsnogleSupreme Court of Iowa · 1882
- Inc. Town of Central City v. TreatSupreme Court of Iowa · 1897
- Pierce v. WadeSupreme Court of the United States · 1880
- Nichols v. WoodSupreme Court of Iowa · 1885
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- Benttine v. Jenkins Truck Lines, Inc.Supreme Court of Iowa · 1970