Hermes v. Stackley

Abbott, J.:

The plaintiffs, John B. Hermes and John Back, initiated this action in replevin to recover cattle. The defendants counterclaimed for pasture rent and care of cattle, and Fred Stackley, Jr., also counterclaimed for past-due wages and miscellaneous items he claimed to be due pursuant to a contract of employment. The plaintiffs posted a replevin bond and obtained *343possession of the cattle. The trial court granted judgment to defendants on their counterclaim and the plaintiff John Back appeals. The record indicates that plaintiff John B. Hermes was declared a bankrupt and he is not a…