Robbins v. Oldham

In August, 1862, Maines sold to Oldham his crop of tobacco, then growing in the field, for the price of $124 29, which was paid in hand by Oldham. It was further stipulated in the written contract that Maines was to cultivate, strip, and bulk said tobacco, and deliver it to Oldham by the 1st March, 1863 ; and for the extra work to be done by Maines he was to be allowed six cents per pound.

In November following an execution in favor of Robbins against Maines was levied on this tobacco. Oldham claimed it under his previous purchase, and suspended the sale by executing the bond prescribed by the…