Calcote v. May

This is a replevin suit by appellant Calcóte, with Mathis as surety upon possessory bond. The property sought and repossessed consisted of twelve head of cattle, which were thereupon disposed of by Calcóte.

The background of the action is supplied by the conduct of the appellant in allowing his stock on several prior occasions, and after repeated protest, to stray upon appellee’s premises. Claims for damages or upkeep had generously been foregone by appellee who contented himself with admonitions which elicited corresponding promises of reformation.

The cattle in question were being held by May…