Robertson v. Caldwell

Suit by Caldwell, administrator of Calloway, deceased, for the recovery of personal property belonging, as is alleged, to the estate.

The defendants answered separately — Robertson claiming title in himself, and Nancy Calloway, his co-defendant, disclaiming title and possession, &c. Issue on these answers. Trial by the Court; finding and judgment for the administrator.

It appears that the property in controversy, consisting of several head of cattle, had belonged to Harvey Calloway, deceased. During his last sickness, Nancy Calloway sold to her co-defendant, Robertson, who was her son by a…