The damages claimed or relief demanded; the amount claimed or sued for. Smith v. Giles, 05 Tex. 341 : Barber v. Kennedv, 18 Minn. 210, (Gil. 196;) Railroad Co. v. Cunnigan, 95 Tex. 439. 67 S. W. 888.
Black’s Law Online Dictionary
Black’s Law Online Dictionary