Strauss v. Merchants Loan & Trust Co.

In August, 1901, P. J. Sexton brought suit in replevin against Bernard Strauss in the Superior Court of Cook county, and under- the writ were taken and turned over to Sexton six horses, several sets of harness and three coal wagons. Mr. Sexton gave a replevin bond in the usual form in the sum of $3,000, conditioned that he should prosecute his suit to effect and without delay and make return of the property if return should be awarded. The bond was signed by Patrick J. Sexton and John M. L. Sexton.

An ordinary declaration in replevin having been filed by Mr. Sexton, the defendant pleaded non…