Lyons v. Van Gorder
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Allamakee District Court. — Hon. Charles T. Granger, Judge. Action to recover possession of specific personal property owned by tbe plaintiff, and damages for its detention. There was a trial by jury, and a verdict and judgment for defendant. The plaintiff appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtRobinson, J.
The property in controversy is a mare which was detained by defendant for trespassing oh his premises. He notified the agent of plaintiff of the distraint within twenty-four hours after it was made, and requested him to pay the damages, and take the mare away. The request not having been complied with, the township trustees were notified by defendant to appear and assess the damages caused by the mare. They met accordingly, and assessed the damage at twenty-five dollars, and taxed the costs at $15.25. Defendant claims the right to hold possession of the mare by virtue of .the distraint and…
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