Burch v. Pedigo & Lyons

An action of bail-trover was instituted against Burch,, in the superior court of Lincoln county, to recover possession of two mules. The plaintiffs were Pedigo & Lyons, suing for the use of B. H. Willis, and it appears from an admission of the parties that Burch gave to Pedigo & Lyons a promissory note for the purchase-price of the mules, which note contained a reservation of title in Pedigo & Lyons as security for the purchase-money of the mules, said reservation being to Pedigo & Lyons or order, until said note was paid. Defendant by his plea set up, that Willis was not a bona fide holder…