Scott v. Young

— This case originated before a justice of the peace in Stoddard county. The cause of action filed was a past due promissory note which had been theretofore executed by appellant in favor of respondent. The answer pleaded no consideration for the note and contained a counterclaim asking damages against the respondent. On a trial before tbe justice, tbe appellant here, recovered judgment for $250 on the counterclaim. Respondent appealed to the circuit court. We copy from the bill of exceptions as to what took place in that court as follows:

“Be it remembered that this cause coming on to be…