Cox v. McGuire

Replevin for a horse by appellant against appellees, commenced before a Justice of the Peace and taken by appeal to the County Court. Verdict for defendants and judgment thereon for costs and for a return of the property.

Appellant, a farmer near Springfield, being the owner of the horse in question, loaned it to his brother John, a sewing machine agent, who used it for a time, then pledged it to McGuire for a little borrowed money, and left for parts unknown. The debt remains wholly unpaid. It is not pretended, however, that John owned the horse or was authorized to pledge it, but the defense…