Goelz v. Eccleston

Opinion by

Hendebson, J.,

There is nothing in the transcript of the proceeding before the magistrate from which it can be contended that the subject in controversy between the litigants exceeded the jurisdiction of the magistrate. The transcript shows that the plaintiff’s claim was $272.80 on an account for work and material and that judgment was entered for that amount. There was no remission of any part of the debt. If the judgment did not include interest it was evidently because the claim for interest was waived. After the case was appealed to the county court by the defendant, a statement…