Thurman v. Hammond

Action on contract against Thurman, commenced before a justice of the peace. Demand 3 dollars and 87 cents. No claim on the part of the defendant. Verdict and judgment in the justice’s Court for the plaintiff for 3 dollars and 87 cents. Defendant appealed to the Circuit Court. Verdict and judgment in the Circuit Court for the plaintiff for 4 dollars and 54 cents. The costs are certified at 58 dollars and 76 cents. The defendant below is the plaintiff in error. A supersedeas was granted at the last term.

The matter in controversy in this cause, exclusive of interest and costs, is under 20…