Leonard v. Donald

Bell, Chief Judge.

This is a dispossessory warrant proceeding instituted in the Fulton Civil Court in which plaintiff sought possession and $55.50 rent due. Defendant filed an answer denying only that demand had not been made for possession of the premises, deposited $55.50 into the court’s registry, and counterclaimed for $3,500 damages. On motion of plaintiff, defendant’s answer and counterclaim were stricken; a writ of possession and a money judgment for $66.50 was granted plaintiff. Held:

1. Plaintiff has moved to dismiss the appeal on the ground that this court lacks appellate jurisdiction…