¶1■ The judgment in this case being, rendered for fifty dollars more than the amount claimed in the declaration, is manifestly erroneous, and must be reversed; it being well established, that a greater amount cannot be given than claimed in the declaration. 1 Chit. Pl. 372; Yel. 45; 10 Coke, 117; 3 Com. Dig. tit. “Damages,” E. 3. Eeversed.
12 F. Cas. 314
Hogan v. Taylor
Decided August 15, 1822
Supreme Court of Arkansas · decided 1822-08-15
<p>Case No. 6,584a.</p> <p>Judgment — Amount Claimed.</p> <p>The judgment cannot exceed the amount claimed in the declaration.</p>
Decided 1822-08-15