¶1(nem. con.) was of opinion that inasmuch as the warrant in this ease was for a debt under five dollars, and the justice professed to act in a case of debt within his jurisdiction, his having received the bond in evidence did not deprive him of jurisdiction in the case. Paul claimed of S. Mickum two and one half dollars as a debt; for this the justice issued his warrant. The question, whether Mickum was indebted to Paul in that sum, was a question within the jurisdiction of the justice. It might have been supported by proper evidence; and the admission of improper evidence could only be ground of reversal upon appeal, if an appeal were given, but did not oust the justice of his jurisdiction.
2 D.C. 568
Mickum v. Paul
Decided May 15, 1825
TRESPASS and false imprisonment. William Mickum was a constable, and S. Mickum was his surety in his official bond. W. Mickum, the constable, had received money for Charles Paul, and had failed to pay it over. Paul, supposing S. Mickum to be liable to him for the money received by William Mickum, the constable, brought suit in his own name against S. Mickum, before a justice of the peace.
Decided 1825-05-15