Price v. Haney

Appellee brought this action of replevin in the circuit court of Simpson county for the possession of a motortruck, and for damages for its detention, against appellants, Joe S. Price, state auditor, and Mississippi Fire Insurance Company, surety on his official bond. There was a judgment for appellee for the possession of the truck, which he had taken on a forthcoming bond, and for damages in the sum of one hundred dollars for its unlawful taking and detention.

Appellee was hauling for hire for the American Oil Company a truck load of gasoline, oils, and greases from Hattiesburg to Kosciusko.…