Cathcart v. Rogers
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Buena Vista District Court. — Hon. F. H, Helsell, Judge. Action to recover the value of certain cattle upon which plaintiff had a landlord’s lien, and which were purchased by defendant of the tenant. When plaintff had rested his case, on motion of defendants the court instructed the jury in their favor. Such a verdict was returned, and from the judgment thereon plaintiff appeals.-
1Opinion of the Court
Waterman, J.-
1 Plaintiff leased certain land to one Hoffman. Among other property of the tenant kept on said land, and which was subject to the lien for rent, were the eattle in question, which it is claimed were sold and delivered to defendants while plaintiff’s lien was in force. The rent not having been paid, this action was brought to recover the value of the property so claimed to have been converted. On the filing, by defendants, of the motion for a verdict, the court asked plaintiff’s counsel if he desired to offer any further evidence. The response was in the negative. The court then…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Jeffries v. SnyderSupreme Court of Iowa · 1900
- Osgood v. BauderSupreme Court of Iowa · 1891
- Des Moines Savings Bank v. Colfax Hotel Co.Supreme Court of Iowa · 1893