Hammond v. Halsey

Bell, Judge:

E. Spann Hammond, as Trustee under the will of his father, the late Senator James H. Hammond, commenced this action to recover possession of an 1857 Spanish cannon barrel formerly in Senator Hammond’s possession, but now in the possession of Ashley Halsey and others. The Trustee alleged title to the cannon is in Senator Hammond’s estate. Halsey answered, denying Senator Hammond’s title. The jury found for Halsey. The Trustee appeals. We affirm.

Senator Hammond acquired the cannon barrel in 1946. The barrel was totally inoperative while in his possession. In June 1965, following…