Legal Opinion

Horsey v. Knowles

Court of Appeals of Maryland

Decided November 12, 1891PublishedCited by 6 opinions

Appeal from the Circuit Court for Wicomico County. The case is stated in the opinion of the Court. The cause was submitted to Alvey, C. J., Miller, Bryan, Fowler, McSherry, and Briscoe, J. Reference was had to the following authorities: Freeman on Executions, sec. 290; Kean vs. Newell, 1 Mo., 754; Eads, Adm’rvs.

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Appeal from the Circuit Court for Wicomico County. The case is stated in the opinion of the Court. The cause was submitted to Alvey, C. J., Miller, Bryan, Fowler, McSherry, and Briscoe, J. Reference was had to the following authorities: Freeman on Executions, sec. 290; Kean vs. Newell, 1 Mo., 754; Eads, Adm’rvs. Stephens, et al., 68 Mo., 90; Foster vs. Mabe, 4 Ala., 402; Hazzard vs. Burton, 4 Harr., {Del.,) 62; Williams vs. Hichman, 2 Harr., 464; Boyce vs. Cannon, et al., 5 Houston, 412; Bussell vs. Stoeclcell, 5 Houstony 466; Pennington vs. Chandler, 5 Harr., 394.

1Opinion of the CourtAlvey, C. J.

This was an action of replevin brought by the appellant, against the appellee, for one horse, one mare, one colt, three cows, one calf, and one horse cart and harness alleged to be the property of the plaintiff, and to have been unlawfully taken and detained by the defendant.

The pleas were, 1st. That the defendant did not take or unlawfully detain the goods and chattels sued for; 2nd. That the goods and chattels sued for were the goods and chattels of the defendant; and 3rd. That the said goods and chattels were the property of one Priscilla E. Knowles. Issues were joined on these pleas, and…

2Cases cited9 opinions

  1. Cresson v. StoutNew York Supreme Court · 1819
  2. Howland v. . WillettsNew York Court of Appeals · 1853
  3. Sheldon v. SoperNew York Supreme Court · 1817
  4. Cumberland Coal & Iron Co. v. TilghmanCourt of Appeals of Maryland · 1859
  5. Linnendoll v. Doe & TerhuneNew York Supreme Court · 1817

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3Cited by6 opinions

  1. Martin G. Imbach, Inc. v. DeeganCourt of Appeals of Maryland · 1955
  2. First Nat'l Bk. v. Corp. Comm.Court of Appeals of Maryland · 1932
  3. First National Bank v. Corporation Commission of North CarolinaCourt of Appeals of Maryland · 1932
  4. Shorter v. DailCourt of Appeals of Maryland · 1913
  5. Illi, Inc. v. MargolisCourt of Appeals of Maryland · 1972

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