Deitrich v. Hutchinson

This" was an action of replevin brought against the sheriff (Hutchinson), for the possession of a stock of goods levied upon by him, and which was claimed by plaintiff in error, who was plaintiff in the district court.

*53The .petition was in the usual form, and, aside from the simple allegation of ownership contained therein, the issues of fact were formed by the answer and reply. The defendant sheriff answered that the goods in question were at a former time owned by and in the possession of the firm of Benjamin & Hutchinson,.doing business in Hastings. That while thus owning the goods they…