Sullivan v. Ringland

Memorandum Opinion

Katharine Sullivan, the plaintiff, seeks to replevy a dog (Gun Thunderhill Sully) in the possession of David Ringland, the defendant. A hearing was held in district court, but no transcript thereof was made. The District Court (Richard J. Talbot, Special Justice) denied replevin, and plaintiff’s exceptions have been reserved and transferred.

The outlines of the dispute are clear enough. Plaintiff purchased Gun in early 1974, apparently as a birthday present for her then husband. Several months thereafter, Gun was registered in the names of plaintiff and her husband. Husband…