Long v. Martin

This case originated before a justice of the peace by a replevin of certain hogs and mules. Plaintiff had judgment, from which defendant appealed to the circuit court, where plaintiff again had judgment, from which this appeal was taken.

According to plaintiff’s evidence he bought the property in dispute from one John Allen, and while negotiating the trade he said to Allen, “will any disposition you make of the property be satisfactory to your wife?” That Allen said: “Certainly. Come into the house and see my wife.” That thereupon the parties went into the house, and Allen said to his wife:…