Plankerton v. Continental Casualty Co.

Olsen, C.

Defendant appeals from the judgment in the district court.-

Plaintiff, respondent here, is the administrator of the estate of Almira Claywell, deceased. In January, 1927, Almira Claywell was in possession of certain personal property. At that time Elsie Claywell, her daughter-in-law, claiming to own the property, commenced an action in replevin to recover same, or in case return of the property could not be had then to recover its value, alleged to be $1,200. The answer admitted the value. Defendant Continental Casualty Company as surety joined with Elsie Claywell in the replevin…