Corbett v. Littlefield

This is an action of replevin to recover possession of two horses, known as “Tommy Linn” and “ Dan D.” The action is brought against the defendant, sheriff of Wavne county, who held them under three writs of attachment issued against the goods and chattels of Clifton E. Mayne. The cause was tried in the Wayne .circuit court before a jury, where the plaintiff had verdict and judgment for six cents’ damages, he having taken the property under the writ.

The plaintiff on the trial claimed to be entitled to the possession of the property by virtue of a chattel mortgage given by Clifton E. Mayne,…