Harp v. Patapsco Guano Co.

Bumpkin, Justice.

An execution in favor of the Patapsco Guano Co. against Gouch, founded on a judgment rendered February 9, 1895, was, on October 15 of that year, levied upon a mule, which was claimed by JIarp. The issue thus made was tried in a .justice’s court before a jury, who found the property subject. The claimant thereupon took the case by certiorari to the superior court, alleging that the verdict was contrary to law and to evidence. The certiorari was overruled, and he excepted. From the evidence as set forth in the magistrate’s answer, it appears that Gouch bought the mule from Harp…