Hutchinson v. Superior Court

Citations

• 61 Cal. 119

Syllabus

<p>Verdict—Jurisdiction.—In an action npon a promissory note for the sum of one hundred and thirty-one dollars and fifty cents, with interest and reasonable attorney’s fees, the defense was, “ that the note was made by the defendant without consideration, the same having been executed in accordance with and to carry out an illegal agreement.” The verdict of the jury was: “We, the jury, find verdict for plaintiff;” and thereupon judgment was entered for the plaintiff for the principal of the note, costs, aud fifty dollars attorney’s fees.</p> <p>J-Ield: Taken together, the record and verdict showed the exact sum which the jury meant to find for the plaintiff, and the judgment is not void.</p> <p>Id.—Id.—Certiorari.—Having jurisdiction, an error committed by the court in the exercise of its jurisdiction is not re viewable by certiorari.</p>