Christensen v. Reid

This is an action for damages for an alleged breach of warranty. The plaintiff purchased from the defendant four head of Guernsey cows at a public action. The plaintiff alleges that the defendant warranted the cattle to be in good health and free from disease; that the plaintiff relied on that warranty; purchased the four cows; that said cows were infected with a disease commonly known as contagious abortion; that by reason of said breach of warranty the plaintiff suffered damage. The defendant filed an answer of general denial and set up a counterclaim demanding judgment against the…