been no trial in the justice court.

Execution.--If no appeal is taken the defeated party may "satisfy" the
judgment, that is, pay to the justice the sum specified therein. If at the
expiration of the time allowed for appeal the judgment remains
unsatisfied, the justice may issue an execution [Footnote: For forms, see
Appendix, pp. 282-3.] against the property of the debtor.


II. IN CRIMINAL ACTIONS.

_Jurisdiction._

Justices of the peace have jurisdiction throughout their respective
counties, as follows:

1. _To try_ charges where the punishment prescribed by law does not exceed
a fine of one hundred dollars or imprisonment for three months. [Footnote:
The extent of this jurisdiction varies somewhat in different states.]

2. _To examine_ persons charged with crimes greater than those specified
above, and to dismiss them or hold them for trial in a court having
jurisdiction, as the facts seem to warrant.

3. _To prevent_ crimes, by requiring reckless persons to give security to
keep the peace.


PROCEEDINGS IN CRIMINAL TRIAL.