Hofmann v. Lamb

The action herein involved is in replevin. The proceeding was instituted below by defendant in error, hereinafter designated as plaintiff, against C. Lee Hoffman for the possession or value of two Marine-engines; one of six-cylinders and the other of four, with certain accessories. By reason of plaintiff’s election to not file an undertaking in replevin, no writ was issued and the sheriff made no attempt to take possession of either of said motors in advance of judgment. Before issue was joined, upon motion of C. Lee Hoffman, Caspar Hofmann, plaintiff in error, was made a party defendant. Due…