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Anderson v. Kerr
10 Iowa 236
Iowa
1859
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Woodwaed, J.

In the assignment of errors, it is objected first, that the service is not sufficient to give jurisdiction. An attachment also was sued out, and it is objected that neither did this confer jurisdiction. The defendants point out no defect in the service of the original notice, and none is perceived by us. It appears to be unacceptionable.

The third error assigned is that the petition and notice differ in the amount claimed, the former calling for $382.61, and the latter for $385.65: This is not sufficient to reverse. The cause of action is the same, and there is scarcely a possibility of the defendant being injured by the small variance in the amount claimed.

The fourth assignment is answered under the first and second.

The fifth is the rendering judgment for a larger amount then was claimed, and larger than the plaintiff was entitled to under the evidence. The petition asks a judgment for $382.61, and interest, while judgment was rendered for $555.00, being the whole amount due on the note, including interest from date. Under this petition the plaintiff was entitled to interest only from the commencement of the action, which would give a judgment for $894.71. The plaintiff now comes into this court and confesses the error and remits the excess, and prays judgment for $892.17. Being entitled, under his petition, to this and a little more, judgment will be rendered in this court for the last named sum. The costs to be taxed to the plaintiff.

Case Details

Case Name: Anderson v. Kerr
Court Name: Supreme Court of Iowa
Date Published: Dec 26, 1859
Citation: 10 Iowa 236
Court Abbreviation: Iowa
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