Armstrong v. Shell

Appellant Armstrong, by a replevin proceeding, seized four mules, one wagon and two sets of harness in the possession of appellee Shell. Armstrong owned the property. Shell based his right to possession upon an oral contract he claims was previously made with Armstrong. It is admitted that this contract, if made, was begun, negotiated and entirely concluded on Sunday. That rendered the contract invalid and unenforceable. Section 2368, Code 1942; Miller v. Lynch, 38 Miss. 344; Kountz v. Price, 40 Miss. 341; Block v. McMurry, 56 Miss. 217, 31 Am. Rep. 357; Grapico Bottling Co. v. Emis, 140…