Gist v. Loring

This was an action for a saddle estimated at the value of $8. The suit was brought under the 3rd article of the justice act concerning “a claim and delivery of personal property.”' (Wagn. Stat., 817.)

When the ease reached the Circuit Court a motion to dismiss was made, and'during its pendency the plaintiffs applied for leave to amend. This leave was granted ; and as this involves a very prominent point in the case, it is necessary to copy the statement before the justice, which was in these words:

*488“Plaintiffs state that.they are lawfully entitled to the possession of a certain saddle, once the…