Perkins v. Bostic

This is a suit in replevin for possession of an automobile. The case originated in justice court where judgment Was for defendant. On appeal to circuit court a trial was had before the court without a jury, and judgment was for plaintiff. Defendant appealed.

The trial court made a finding of facts which is as follows: “Plaintiff signed a written order to defendant for a Dodge automobile, and in payment thereof was to turn to defendant a Chevrolet car, and pay the sum of $317 or near such amount and for such amount executed to defendant certain notes secured by chattel mortgage on said car…