Berndt v. Ionia Circuit Judge

An action of replevin was commenced by the relators in the Ionia circuit to recover possession of certain property described in the affidavit and writ as:

“About 500 bushels of ears of corn in crib; about 50 bushels of ears of corn in field; about 8 acres of corn in shock, not husked, including the corn stalks; about 9 acres of corn stalks; 125 bushels of potatoes; 1£ tons of *360hay; 12 hogs; 1 fanning mill; 1 pair bob sleighs; 1 f ourtined pitchfork; and one three-tined pitchfork.”

The property was taken under the writ, and appraised at $241.60. The cause was tried before a jury, who found that…