CAPRON v. VAN NOORDEN., 6 U.S. 126

Summary

Plaintiff brought suit against defendant for trespass on the case, and the circuit court entered a judgment in favor of defendant. Plaintiff appealed, alleging the circuit court failed to establish that it had proper subject matter or personal jurisdiction. The court reversed, agreeing that the circuit court failed to determine if either party was an alien or a citizen of North Carolina, and failed to determine that it had jurisdiction over the action. The circuit court erroneously rendered a judgment in the matter.