Roberts v. Nodwift

Suit by Roberts against Nodwift and another, upon an undertaking in the nature of replevin bail, to return the horse in controversy if such return should be adjudged, pay costs, &c. Trial by jury, verdict for Roberts for 43 dollars and 26 cents, judgment, motion for a new trial overruled, and the evidence made part of the record. Roberts appeals.

The first of the causes assigned for a new trial is rather unpromising, and by no means a favorite with the courts. It is this: the verdict is contrary to law and evidence, and is not for enough money. Courts will seldom disturb a verdict for such a…