Freeman-Sipes Co. v. Henson

This was an action in replevin, commenced by the plaintiff in error, plaintiff below, against the defendant in error, defendant below, to recover possession of two mules. The petition alleged, in substance, that plaintiff has a special ownership in the following described property, by virtue of one certain chattel mortgage, etc., and that said property is wrongfully detained by the defendant. The answer was a general denial. Upon the issues thus joined the cause was tried to a jury. After both sides had introduced their evidence and rested, counsel for defendant moved the court to instruct…