Ballard v. Davenport

The plaintiff sought to recover possession of certain clothing, jewelry, and furniture from the defendant by replevin. At the close of plaintiff’s evidence the court directed a verdict for the defendant. Plaintiff has appealed.

The evidence shows that on June 21, 1958, Irvin Eaton and Ann Jean Byron were married by a ceremonial marriage in the State of Nevada. Thereafter they resided in Valentine, Nebraska, where they lived together as husband and wife until the marriage contract was terminated by the death of Ann Jean Eaton on August 20, 1960. Irvin Eaton died on April 28, 1961. Raymond A.…