Lackey v. Stouder

Stouder sued Lackey in trover for a bay mare. Pleas — the general issue, property in the defendant, and property in one Barnard. Replications — similiter to the general issue, and general denials of the two other pleas. Issues. Trial by jury. Verdict and judgment for the plaintiff.

On the trial, the defendant offered as a witness, Rickard Barnard. He was objected to on the ground of interest, and “it was proved to the satisfaction of the Court that said Barnard, before the alleged conversion of the mare, sold her to the defendant; but there was no evidence that said Barnard warranted the title…