Deans v. Legg

The appellee brought suit in replevin in the justice of the peace court of Boiler’s Bidge Township, Benton County, Arkansas, alleging that appellant had possession of six head of cattle belonging to him; that he was entitled to the immediate possession, and that the value of the cattle was $300. He filed the regular affidavit to obtain delivery, and also filed bond. An order of delivery and summons were issued.

The appellant filed an affidavit for change of venue, and the case was transferred to an adjoining township. After the case was transferred, the appellant filed an independent suit…