Markham v. Davy

This action was commenced by respondent in claim and delivery to recover from the possession of appellant certain personal property, consisting of five horses, one mule, three sets of work harness, and one 3 1/2 inch Bain wagon.

The property in question formerly belonged to Whitson Brothers, a copartnership composed of J.D. and J.B. Whitson and Fred Korner. The copartnership was indebted to each of the parties herein by reason of having heretofore employed them.

Appellant was permitted to take the property to King Hill to work for the government, with permission to take the proceeds derived…