Cass v. Campbell

This was an action of replevin for forty-two head of cattle, in which, among others, was the plea of property in the defendant.

It was contended, upon one side, that the'sale of the cattle was conditional, and upon the other, that it was an absolute sale.

Much and contradictory and conflicting testimony was heard on this point, and the jury found for the defendant.

In cases so situated, the court is not at liberty to set aside a verdict. It is impossible to say on which side it preponderates, and the jury, judging of it with better lights than we can have, have been influenced by it in a…