The Pamphlet Collection of Sir Robert Stout: Volume 47
Division Courts
Division Courts.
For the summary disposal of cases by the county Judge; but a Jury of five persons may be demanded in certain cases. Their jurisdiction embraces, with several exceptions, all actions of debt or contract amounting to $10; and torts to $40. These courts have a limited jurisdiction to replevin, and power to garnishee debts. Each Judicial district is divided into court divisions, and courts are held once in two months in each Division, or oftener, in the discretion of the Judge.