Beeler v. Lind

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Hopkins, J.:

The action was one in replevin to recover possession of ninety-six steers claimed by the plaintiff under a chattel mortgage. At the commencement of the action the plaintiff obtained possession of seventy-four of the steers, sold them, and retained the proceeds. Lind answered, and also filed a cross petition asking judgment against Beeler for the value of the steers so taken. Trial to a jury resulted in a finding that the plaintiff was not entitled to the steers, and'verdict for Lind on his cross petition for $6,290. Judgment was entered for…