Noble v. Epperly

Replevin, under the old practice, against Epperly and Kane, for a number of kegs of lard. Pleas, non detinet, and property in the defendants. Replication to the second plea, reaffirming the allegation in the declaration of property in the plaintiff, and denying property in the defendants.

The issues were submitted for decision to a jury. Verdict for the defendants. A new trial was denied.

The evidence in the case tended to show that the lard belonged to Noble-; that it belonged to Noble and Kcme; and that it belonged to Noble, Kane and Epperly. Assume the hypothesis that it belonged to the one…