Myers v. Dixon

Appellant G. H. Myers, on June 4, 1901, sued out a writ of replevin against Samuel C. Barber, to recover possession of a calf valued at $15. On the following day he and the' other appellants herein executed a replevin bond to R J. Dixon, a constable, for twice the value of the property, conditioned according to law. Upon the trial before the justice of the peace, the jury found “ no cause of action ” and the justice gave a judgment against Myers for the costs. He appealed to the Circuit Court, but afterward dismissed his appeal, and judgment was there entered,in favor of Barber and against…