Fredericks v. Western Livestock Auction Co.

John Fredericks appeals the order of the district court for Lincoln County refusing to vacate a default judgment against Fredericks. We affirm.

In November 1984, Fredericks filed a “Petition in Replevin” against Western Livestock Auction Company. Fredericks alleged that he was the owner of 189 head of Brangus cattle purchased from another individual not involved in the proceedings and further alleged that Western acquired and retained possession of the cattle as agent for a Texas trust company (Trust Fund). Fredericks requested return of the cattle or an amount equivalent to their value.

Western…