Gates v. Parrott

This is an action in replevin brought by the plaintiff in error to recover the possession of thirteen head of cattle, two of which the plaintiff claims to be the owner of, and he asserts the right to possession of the other eleven head by virtue of an agister’s lien for feed and keeping.

In the district court the verdict of the jury was for the plaintiff as to the two head, and in favor of the defendants as to the remainder of the cattle.

The proof shows that John A. Westover and James S. Armstrong were at one time partners engaged in business under the firm name of Armstrong & Westover, and at…