Moreen v. Devillez

Joe Moreen, appellee, brought suit against Will Devillez, appellant, before a justice of the peace, to recover damages for an injury to his two-year-old colt which was struck by appellant’s automobile. The case was appealed to the County Court of Saline county and tried before a jury, which assessed appellee’s damages at $100. After overruling motions for a new trial and in arrest of judgment, the court rendered judgment on the verdict in favor of Moreen, and Devillez has brought the case to this court.

In April, 1916, appellee was moving his personal property. It was loaded on three dray…