Robertson v. Johnson

Plaintiff, Robertson, instituted a suit in replevin in Jasper County against Alice Johnson, Peter Murphy, and Byron H. Coon for the recovery of a diamond and ring. It seems that Alice Johnson and Peter Murphy were charged with a criminal offense in connection with this diamond and ring and were tried on that charge at Carthage in Jasper County and acquitted. The diamond and ring involved were in the possession of Alice Johnson and were produced at that trial. The replevin suit was instituted, immediately thereafter. The proper affidavit and bond were filed authorizing the sheriff to take…