Jones v. Yetman

The question to be first settled in this case is the jurisdiction.

It was replevin, commenced before a justice, as long ago as 1846, for a cow and calf, of the alleged value of 18 dollars. It is governed, therefore, by the law of 1843. The justice found the property in the plaintiff, and assessed his damages at 2 dollars.

On appeal to the Circuit Court, the case was tried by jury. Verdict for the plaintiff, Yetman, finding the property to be in him, and assessing his damages at 15 dollars. Judgment accordingly. Motions for a new trial and in arrest overruled.

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