Baldwin v. Smith

This is an action in replevin by plaintiff in error against defendant in error for the recovery of the possession of certain cattle alleged to have been unlawfully taken from the possession of plaintiff by the defendant. A verdict was returned in the Circuit Court finding the issues for the defendant. Motions, by the plaintiff for a new trial and in arrest of judgment were overruled, and a judgment awarding the return to the defendant of the property described in the declaration was entered. To reverse such judgment this writ of error is prosecuted by the plaintiff.

The material facts…