Nichols v. Knutson

Replevin to recover the possession of a grain drill. The action was commenced in a justice’s court, appealed to the district court, verdict for the plaintiff for a return of the property or for its value, and from an order denying his motion for a new trial the defendant appeals to this court.

Taking the most favorable view of the evidence for the plaintiff, the facts are as follows: On April 10, 1893, the plaintiff bought the drill of Larsen, Carpenter & Co., and in payment therefor executed to them his promissory note, whereby he promised to pay to them on or before November 1, 1893, the sum…