Sibley v. Leek

Supreme Court of Arkansas
Sibley v. Leek, 45 Ark. 346 (Ark. 1885)
Smith

Sibley v. Leek

Opinion of the Court

Smith, J.

The cause of action was the killing of' live stock by the train of a railroad operated by a receiver. The action was begun before a justice of the peace, and damages were laid at $130. The'question of jurisdiction has not been raised, but cannot be overlooked. As the damages claimed exceeded $100, and arose out of an injury to personal property, the justice had no jurisdiction over the subject matter of the controversy. Constitution of 1874, Art. 7, Sec. 40; L. R., M. R. & Tex. R'y v. Manees, 44 Ark., 100.

The judgment of the Pulaski circuit court is vacated and the cause dismissed.

Reference

Full Case Name
Sibley, Rec'v'r, etc. v. Leek
Cited By
3 cases
Status
Published