Ewing v. Merkley

Twiss, J.:

This is an action in the nature of replevin of a building known as the Gem saloon, and its contents, consisting of a stock of liquors and cigars, billiard and pool tables, bar and *407fixtures etc., alleged to have been wrongfully and unlawfully taken on tbe fourth day of April, 1883, from the plaintiff by the defendant while the plaintiff' was the owner of, entitled to, and in possession of the same, under and by virtue of a bill of sale thereof from one Charles Blackmore to the plaintiff. The alleged value of the building and property is eight hundred dollars.

The defendant, answering,…