Case ID: mart-os_3/html/0640-01.html
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Date Created: 2024-08-24T03:29:51.129683

HARANG vs. DAUPHIN.
    
    East. District.
    
      June 1815.
    An appeal lies, the' the sum recovered be under $300 when that sued for is above.
   The plaintiff had brought suit for a'trespass on his land, praying that one thousand dollars be allowed him for the injury he had sustained ; and obtained a verdict and judgment for M170, in the Court of the Parish and City of New-Orleans, The defendant prayed an appeal, which was denied him, on the ground that the sum recovered was under 8300, Qn an affidavit of these facts Duncan moved for a mandamus to the Parish Judge commanding him to allow the appeal. The mandamus did issue, and the appeal was allowed. Seethe case, vol. 4.