Chipstead v. Porter

Bleckley, Justice.

On the 11th of March, 1878, Porter brought trover against Chipstead for a certain described ox. The plea was, not guilty. At the trial, the evidence as to title was conflicting, that for the plaintiff below tendmg to establish title in him, and that for the defendant tending' to establish it in one Grist, or rather in the wife of Grist. It appeared that the defendant, Chipstead, was in possession of the ox when the action was brought; but he testified, and nothing to tbe contrary was shown, that his possession was only as an officer of tbe law, a constable; and that he held…