Thomas v. Mann
Wyoming Supreme Court
Error to the District Court, Sweetwater County; Hon. David H. Craig, Judge. The action was brought by Ed. Thomas against John R. Mann to recover the possession of certain sheep. The issues and facts are stated in the opinion. There is no evidence in the record that the alleged contract for the lease of the sheep to Mann was signed by Emily Roman or by any person having authority to represent her.
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Error to the District Court, Sweetwater County; Hon. David H. Craig, Judge. The action was brought by Ed. Thomas against John R. Mann to recover the possession of certain sheep. The issues and facts are stated in the opinion. There is no evidence in the record that the alleged contract for the lease of the sheep to Mann was signed by Emily Roman or by any person having authority to represent her. The trial court overlooked the fact that the burden was upon defendant in error to establish his lien in order to establish his right of possession, and there was not sufficient evidence upon which…
1Opinion of the Court
Beakd, Justice.
This is an action brought by the plaintiff in error, Thomas, against the defendant in error, Mann, in the District Court of Sweetwater county, to recover the possession of certain sheep. There was a trial to the court resulting in a judgment in favor of the defendant and against the plaintiff and the sureties on the replevin bond for $800 and costs. Plaintiff brings error.
It is alleged, in substance, in the petition, that in the lifetime of one Evi Roman, he and plaintiff were co-partners in the ownership of said sheep. That Roman died in June, 1909. That at the time of his…
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