Baer v. Martin

This was an action of replevin brought by John Martin against Michael Baer, before a justice of the peace. Judgment by the justice for the defendant.

The plaintiff appealed to the Circuit Court.

The cause was submitted to the Court without a jury. Judgment for the plaintiff.

The cause of action filed was for the unlawful taking and the unlawful detainer of a certain grey mare of the value of 50 dollars.

The defendant was entitled to the general issue; the cause having originated before a justice of the peace.

The record contains all the evidence.

The following are the material facts proved:

One…