Indiana Supreme Court November 15, 1862 (Cable v. Smoyer)

Davison, J.

This was a proceeding commenced before a Justice of the Peace, under “ An act concerning the unlawful detention of lands, and the recovery thereof.” “Approved May 19, 1852.” See 2 R. S., p. 490. Smoyer was the plaintiff below, and Cable the defendant. Before the justice, the defendant obtained a judgment, and the plaintiff appealed.