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Shippen C. J. A limited authority, such as. is given to justices of the peace, must be strictly pursued. They cannot interfere officially in a civil controversy without pursuing the steps pointed out by the act.
Smith J. It has always been held that if the proceeding was neither by summons nor capias, it ivas irregular.
Per Curiam. Judgment reversed.
Document Info
Citation Numbers: 1 Binn. 105
Judges: Shippen, Smith
Filed Date: 9/12/1804
Precedential Status: Precedential
Modified Date: 2/18/2022