Miller v. Lillard

This is an action to recover general and punitive damages for the alleged conversion of three cows and two calves, property of the plaintiff, Miller, by the defendant, Lillard. The jury returned a verdict in favor of plaintiff. From the judgment rendered, the defendant appeals, specifying six assignments of error.

The parties are cattlemen, operating ranches in and around Harney county for many years past. Their ranches join each other, separated by what is known as Robbins Lane. Each ran approximately 500 head of cattle, generally known as “white face.”

Defendant’s first assignment asserts…