Ward v. Warner

The appellant, as executrix of the will of George W. Saulsberry, brought this action to replevin a piano. At the time the matter came on for trial, the piano had been in the custody of the sheriff for a period of seven months. The respondents contested the appellant’s alleged right to possession by appropriate denials, and counterclaimed for loss of use and for damages alleged to have been done to their living-room floor in removing the piano from their home.

Trial came on before the court without a jury. At the close of appellant’s evidence, the complaint was dismissed on the respondents’…