Wright v. Barnard Bros.
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Lucas District Gomrt. — Hon. W. I. Babb, Judge. Action to recover possession of specific personal property. There was a trial by the court without a jury, anda judgment in favor of the plaintiff. The intervenor appeals.
1Opinion of the Court
Robinson, O. J.
In October, 1891, the plaintiff was the owner of a black stallion named Keno Second, and the defendants, Bernard Bros., owned a stock farm and stock near Chariton. The defendants asked the plaintiff what would buy the horse, and, when told, said they could not use him at that price. They were asked what they would give, and answered seven hundred dollars. The plaintiff -refused to sell for that sum, but finally said he would take eight hundred dollars. cash for the horse. The defendants said they thought they could use him at that price, and asked the plaintiff *167to take him to…
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