Mead v. Bockorny

This is an action in claim and delivery to recover the possession of a flock of sheep. Plaintiff asserts that he is the owner and entitled to possession as such. The defendants claim to have a lien for moneys due them for herding the sheep. The jury returned a verdict in favor of the defendants. The plaintiff moved for judgment *438notwithstanding the verdict or for a new trial. The motion was denied, and plaintiff appeals.

Did the defendants have a lien on the sheep for the amount due them for herding ? That is the sole question argued on this appeal.

If such lien exists it is by virtue of the…