Case Name: John Taylor, jr. v. George Purvis
Court: South Carolina Court of Appeals
Jurisdiction: South Carolina
Decision Date: 1833-12
Citations: 1 Hill 373
Docket Number: 
Parties: John Taylor, jr. v. George Purvis.
Judges: 
Reporter: South Carolina Law Reports
Volume: 19
Pages: 373–374

Head Matter:
John Taylor, jr. v. George Purvis.
Chesterfield — Fall Term, 1833.

Opinion:
Whether a credit indorsed on a note, was on ac" count of a payment actually made, or voluntary, and intended to bring the case within the summary jurisdiction, is a question for the determination of the Circut Court. The sum. pro. jurisdiction of the court is limited to £20 sterling, equal to $85 71 3-7; and where the plaintiff's demand, at the time of action brought, was within the jurisdiction, but at the time trial, by the accumulation of interest, exceeded it, the plaintiff at his election, may take judgement to the extent of the jurisdiction, or declare, and transfer the case to the general jurisdiction. (Vide Gracey & Co. Wright, 2 M'C. 278.)