Smith v. French
Smith v. French
Opinion
An appeal can not be taken from a judgment of a justice of the peace rendered upon a default.
Assumpsit brought before a justice of the peace, and appealed by the defendant to the Superior Court for Litchfield County, and reserved upon a finding of facts for the advice of this court.
βThe plaintiff appeared; and the defendant being three times called made default of appearance. Whereupon it is
The court held (all the judges concurring) that an appeal could not be taken after a default, and advised the Superior Court that the case be stricken from the docket.
Reference
- Full Case Name
- Truman J. Smith v. Andrew B. French
- Status
- Published