Hotchkiss v. Jones

Jones, the plaintiff below, commenced an action of replevin before a justice of the peace for the unlawful taking of two hogs, of the value, as alleged in the affidavit, of 8 dollars.

The case was appealed to the Circuit Court. There the cause was submitted to the Court for trial. The finding and judgment of the Court are in the following words:

“ And the Court, after hearing the evidence and being fully advised in the premises, do find for the plaintiff, and assess his damages at twenty-one dollars. It is therefore considered by the Court now here, that the said plaintiff do have and recover…