Ferriss v. Schreiner

Replevin to recover possession of certain horses, wagons, and harness; plaintiff basing his claim of right to the possession upon a claim to a lien upon the property for boarding the horses, and storing the wagons and harness. The property belonged to defendant Schreiner, who, on February 8,1889, made a general assignment to defendant Rathjens for the benefit of his creditors; and the latter at once qualified, and entered on the duties of the trust. On February 9th, he demanded the property from plaintiff, and the latter voluntarily delivered it to him. At that time, plaintiff held the…