Sherrod & Co. v. Hughes

This is an action of replevin for some lumber and shingles. The case vas tried before a jury in the court below, and there was verdict and judgment for the plaintiff, Hughes, and the defendants have appealed.

It is said there is no evidence to support the verdict. This is based on the idea that Hughes became the owner of the lumber and shingles by a fraudulent arrangement with Shepard, from whom he claims to have bought them. This was a matter which addressed itself to the jury, and they have found for the plaintiff, and there is evidence to support their finding.

It is said that it was error…