Stoner v. Oneida Motor Car Co.

This is an appeal from a judgment of a justice of the peace rendered against the defendant on April 28, 1934. The case involves the sale, value and ownership of an automobile. The defendant bases his appeal on several points, and among these are two which the court deems of importance.

First, it is the contention of the appellant that the Justice’s Court lost jurisdiction because issue was not joined on the return day as provided by section 125, subidivision 1, of the Justice Court Act, which provides as follows: “Pleadings must be made and issue joined: 1. At the place and within one hour…