Ford Lumber Co. v. Cornett

Opinion of the Court by

William Rogers Clay,

COMMISSIONER

Affirming.

Appellant, Ford Lumber Company, bought some timber from one Asher, branded with the letter “A.” By mistake, it is claimed, it cut several trees so branded on an adjoining tract, which were not included in their deed from Asher. The timber so cut was poplar, and when cut and sawed, made about 116 logs.

W. W. Cornett brought this action of claim and delivery to recover the logs, or their value which he alleged to be $451.58, and $100 for their detention. He executed *458bond as required by the Civil Code, and tbe logs were delivered to…