Reeves v. Webster

This was an action of replevin, brought by Carrie M. Webster against Thos. C. Reeves, in the circuit court of Tazewell county.

The parties, by agreement, waived a jury, and a trial was had before the court. Upon hearing the evidence, the court rendered judgment for the plaintiff for the property in question. The defendant brings the case here, and insists that the judgment of the court is not sustained by the proof.

It appears, from the evidence contained in the record, that the plaintiff is a manned woman, residing with her husband ; that on the 15th day of November, 1871, she purchased of one…