Vining v. Probst

This is a suit by Thomas C. Vining, for himself and as assignee of his brother and partner, George L. Vining, plaintiff, against James Edward Probst, defendant, wherein judgment is sought for the sum of $22, balance due on the principal sum of a $50 loan, and for $3 interest thereon. Defendant contended that the terms and conditions of the loan constituted a violation of the provisions of the "Small Loan Laws" of Missouri, and that recovery was thereby barred. Trial to the court, a jury having been waived, resulted in judgment for defendant. Plaintiff appeals.

Plaintiff's petition, originally…