McPherson v. James

Mr.. Justice Pleasants

delivered the opinion of1 the Court.

The farms of the parties were separated by a public highway. Through openings in appellee’s hedge, large enough to permit the passage of hogs, a flock of turkeys belonging to appellant got upon his premises and destroyed some apples and corn. Binding them there appellee shut them in his barn and held them for damages. Appellant offered him one dollar and demanded his turkeys. Appellee refused, demanding twelve. Appellant then tendered him five,, which he also refused. Appellant placed that sum in the hands of a mutual friend,…