Slaughter v. Webster
Supreme Court of Alabama
Appeal from Tallapoosa Circuit Court. Heard before Hon. S. L. Brewer. Detinue by G. F. Webster against J. W. and R. D. Aiken, for a mule, in wbicb Arthur Aikin ivas named as claimant,- with T. M. Slaughter and others as sureties upon the claim bond. There was judgment by default for plaintiff, and the bond being returned forfeited, the bondsmen appeal. Transferred from Court of Appeals under act creating said court.
1Opinion of the Court
SAYRE, J. —
Appellee brought his statutory action of detinue against J. W. and R. D. Aikin for one bay mare mule and other personal property designated and described in the complaint. Arthur Aikin claimed the mule, made affidavit and bond as prescribed by the statute, and received possession of the animal from the sheriff. Judgment by default Avent against the claimant. After reciting claimant’s default, the court considered and adjudged that plaintiff have and recover of the claimant “the damages in this behalf expended,” and ordered a jury. The jury by their verdict found for the plaintiff…
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