Buell v. French

This case is before the court on the motion of Chief French and Corporal Baber of the Columbus police department for an order directing Sheriff Holycross to return an automobile taken from them for the reason that the writ of replevin issued in this ease was wrongfully and fraudulently procured by the plaintiff.

The motion is supported by affidavits which present the following undisputed, facts: The defendant Baker, a police officer of the city, caught one Ashley Pendall while he was transporting whiskey in the auto in question through the streets of the city, and arrested him therefor,…