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KNAPP V. BANKS, 43 U. S. 73 (1844)

43 U. S. 73

U.S. Supreme Court

Knapp v. Banks, 43 U.S. 2 How. 73 73 (1844)

Knapp v. Banks

43 U.S. (2 How.) 73

Syllabus

Where the plaintiff in the court below claims $2,000 or more, and the ruling of the court is for a less sum, he is entitled to a writ of error.

But the defendant is not entitled to such writ where the judgment against him is for a less sum than $2,000 at the time of the rendition thereof.

Banks had recovered a judgment in that court, against Knapp, for $1,720.


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