Henline v. Hall

Hall commenced an action of replevin against Henline before a justice, for a colt of the alleged value of 25 dollars. The case was taken to the Circuit Court by appeal, where there was a jury trial, and a verdict and judgment for the defendant in error. The evidence was all spread upon the record by a bill of exceptions.

Prom the evidence, it appears that sometime before the commencement of the suit, Henline sold the colt to Hall for 20 dollars. It was further agreed that the colt should run with the mare, which belonged to Henline and was in his possession, until it was weaned, at which time…