In Pierson v. Hughes (Sup.) 88 N.Y. S. 1059, 1060, it is said: "It follows that, since the amount claimed exceeded $500, the Municipal Court never acquired jurisdiction * * * and consequently had no authority to amend the complaint or to take any action in the cause."
Summary of this case from Davis v. JerrellMay, 1907.
Application granted.
In Pierson v. Hughes (Sup.) 88 N.Y. S. 1059, 1060, it is said: "It follows that, since the amount claimed exceeded $500, the Municipal Court never acquired jurisdiction * * * and consequently had no authority to amend the complaint or to take any action in the cause."
Summary of this case from Davis v. JerrellFull title:J. Fred Pierson v. James Hughes and Another
Court:Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York, First Department
Date published: May 1, 1907
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