Crabbs v. Koontz

The questions in this case arise in a suit on a replevin bond. The property replevied was a steam engine, separator and clover huller, and the judgment in replevin was for the defendant for a return of the property and costs. The property was returned and the costs of suit were paid, and the defendant in replevin now sues on the bond to recover damages in consequence of being deprived of the use of the property pending the replevin suit.

The question first to he considered is, whether the opinion of witnesses is admissible in evidence to prove the prospective profits which 'the plaintiff might…