Collins v. Hilton

A cow, having received certain injuries, was delivered by the owner to another, who, withholding possession on demand from the original owner, was sued in trover. On the trial the evidence of the plaintiff and the defendant was in conflict as to what constituted the agreement under which the cow was delivered and received. The plaintiff’s contention was that the. defendant was to-treat the wounds of the cow, and, if a recovery should be effected, was to receive proper compensation therefor. The defendant’s contention was to the effect that he bought the cow with the understanding that he was…