HENRY COLESCOTT vs. CHARLES COOPER. A justice of the peace cannot give judgment for a greater amount than is stated intho . summons as the plaintiff s claim, Certiorari to Justice Thawley. Action on account. Summons issued by the justice, in which the amount claimed was stated to be five dollars and fifty cents. Trial .by referees, who reported that there was due the plaintiff the sum of six dollars and ninety-four cents, and the justice gave judgment for tha,t sum.