Dumphy v. Guindon

Citations

• 13 Cal. 28

Syllabus

<p>The words “ matter in dispute ” in Section 4 of Article 6 of the Constitution, conferring jurisdiction on the Supreme Court, mean the subject of litigation—the matter for which suit is brought.</p> <p>Costs of suit form no part of the matter in dispute. The appellate jurisdiction of this Court in cases of mere money demands, not involving the legality of any tax, toll, impost, or municipal fine, can be exercised only when the amount for which suit is brought exceeds two hundred dollars.</p> <p>Gordon». Ross, 3 Cal. 156, overruled.</p>