Callender v. McLeod

Belcher, C. C.

This action was brought to recover damages for the alleged conversion of 496 sacks of wheat taken by defendant as sheriff, under a writ of attachment against one J. H. Armfield. The court found that the plaintiff was the owner and in possession of the wheat when it was taken, and rendered judgment in his favor. The defendant moved for a new trial, and his motion being denied, appealed from the judgment and order.

It is claimed for the appellant that the findings were not justified by the evidence, and in our opinion this claim must be sustained. The facts, as they are shown by…