Miller v. Doyal

The matter at issue in this case is the ownership and possession of a mule. Its identity is not questioned in this Court, and its description therefore • is unnecessary. It is not disputed that the mule at one time belonged to plaintiff, but defendant claims title by purchase from one Nick Parrino, who acquired by purchase at public sale, said to have been made in conformity with all the requirements of law.

The value of the mule is not stated in plaintiff’s petition nor in the answer of defendant, but defendant makes claim for $50.00 damages for the wrongful issuance of a writ of…