Drolet v. Armstrong

This action was brought by Joe Drolet against O. V. Armstrong and his wife to recover damages for the killing of two bird dogs. Upon the trial of the case without a jury, findings and judgment were for the defendants. Plaintiff has appealed. Hereinafter O. V. Armstrong will be spoken of as the respondent.

The respondent and his family reside on a ranch two miles from the city of Yakima. Early one morning upon his return from Seattle, his wife informed him that the chickens had been squawking ever since daylight. About that time he heard such noises in the chicken yard, whereupon he and his son…