Legal Opinion
Cooper v. Brown
Supreme Court of Kansas
Decided January 15, 1880Published
Error from Sumner District Court. Replevin, brought by Cooper against Brown, to recover the possession, of certain calves. Trial at the November Term, 1878, of the district court, and judgment for the defendant. Cooper brings the case here. The opinion states the facts.
1Opinion of the Court
The opinion of the court was delivered by
Brewer, J.:
This was an action of replevin, brought to recover the possession of some calves. The case was tried before a jury. Verdict and judgment were for defendant, and plaintiff alleges error. The facts are these: The calves were bought by defendant, under this agreement:
“ Caldwell, Sumner Co., Kas., Oct. 10, 1876.
“Articles of agreement between Tice Salsbury and W. H. Brown: Said Tice Salsbury agrees to furnish said W. H. Brown money to buy fifty or more head of cattle. W. H. Brown does agree to keep said cattle for one-half of the increase and…
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