Eisenhart v. McGarry

William Hamilton brought a replevin suit in El Paso county, in May, 1896, against E. C. Dixon, to recover certain personal property. Therein as required by statute, and in conformity with its terms, he filed an undertaking in the sum of $3,000 which was double the alleged value of the property stated in the affidavit, which contained several conditions, one for the prosecution of the action without delay, another for the return of the property if the return was adjudged, and a third for a payment to the defendant of whatever sum of money might be recovered against him. This bond was signed by…