Tyner v. Cory

Trespass by Tyner against Gory, before a justice of the peace, for killing a dog. Pleas, not guilty, license, and a plea of justification, the substance of which was, that the dog was trespassing upon and injuring the wheat field of defendant’s father, and that, as the servant, &c., and because he could not otherwise prevent the dog from doing further injury, he killed him. Issues on the first and second pleas, and demurrer to the third, which was sustained by the justice. Trial on the other issues, and judgment for the plaintiff for 20 dollars.

J. Ryman, for the appellant.

Cory appealed to the…