Manufacturers' Bank of Milwaukee v. Rugee
Wisconsin Supreme Court
APPEAL from the Circuit Court for Milwajukee County. Eeplevin. The facts are stated in the opinion. The cause was tried by the court, a jury having been waived. From a judgment in favor of the plaintiff the defendánt appealed.
1Opinion of the CourtOrton, J.
This is an action of- replevin, and the goods were taken on the writ. The complaint alleges that the plaintiff was the owner and entitled to the possession thereof, and that the defendant wrongfully took and wrongfully detains the same. The answer denies that the plaintiff was or is the owner, or entitled to the possession, of the property, and denies that he wrongfully took or wrongfully detains the *222same. The answer further admits .the taking and detention of the property, and justifies the same, alleging that the defendant did so, as sheriff of Milwaukee county, by virtue of a writ of…
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