Herod v. Bartley

This was an action of replevin brought by Herod and Colvard against Seaton, to recover the possession of a horse. The pleas put in issue the right,of the plaintiffs to the property. The cause was heard by the court. The plaintiffs introduced the following evidence, and then closed their case. 1. A transcript from the docket of a justice of the peace, showing a judgment in favor of Hudson against Layton,.and an assignment thereof to the plaintiffs. 2. An execution issued on the judgment, which was returned satisfied by the sale of a horse to the plaintiffs. 3. The constable testified, that he…