Watts v. Boynton

In March, 1927, a horse about 18 years old and of the value of about $15, belonging to plaintiff, strayed away and was taken up by -defendant while trespassing on defendant’s premises. Defendant notified plaintiff of having- taken him up, and the plaintiff demanded the return of the horse from defendant’s wife, but did not make a personal demand upon defendant. About a year later plaintiff made demand on defendant for the horse, and on refusal of defendant to give him up plaintiff commenced an action in justice court to- recover possession of the horse. From a judgment in her favor the…