Odell v. Gotfrey

The respondent commenced an action against the appellant, in the Justice’s Court for Dalles Precinct, Wasco County, state of Oregon, to recover the possession of a span of horses and harness valued at $210. Both parties claimed the property, and an issue was duly made as to its ownership. The case was tried in the Justice’s Court by a jury, who returned a verdict .in favor of the defendant in the action, appellant herein, upon which judgment was entered, and the respondent attempted to appeal therefrom to the said Circuit Court. He caused a notice of appeal to be served upon the appellant…