MR. JUSTICE PECKHAM, after stating the facts, delivered the opinion of the court.
A motion is made in this case to dismiss the appeal and writ of error on the ground that the sum involved is not sufficient to give jurisdiction to this court. Act of May 2, 1890, c. 182, 26 Stat. 81, § 9. It is claimed that the amount is less than $5000, and that this fact appears from the report of the commission, which allowed but $4315.22 as the amount due from the city to the...
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