McCord v. Bridges

The suit is in detinue for the recovery of a boiler, engine, an*d sawmill. Plaintiff gave bond under the statute and took the property; whereupon defendant, by replevy bond, repossessed and held the same at the time of trial.

The plaintiff advanced defendant $1,573 to buy the machinery, and the necessary money for its transportation and to set it up, and took a mortgage therefor, which was duly recorded. The mortgage stipulated that it also covered future advances. The suit is based on that mortgage,- brought after its law day. Defendant pleaded the general issue and payment.

After plaintiff…