Woodard v. Myers

This was an action in replevin, instituted, by appellant against appellee, to recover the possession of one chestnut sorrel colt. The appellant alleged, in his complaint, that he was the owner of the colt by virtue of a chattel mortgage,' the condition of which having been broken entitled him to the immediate possession. It is averred that the mortgage was duly recorded. No question is raised as to the sufficiency of the complaint.

Appellee answered by a general denial. A trial by a jury in the circuit court resulted in a finding that appellee was entitled to the possession of the colt by…