Dougherty v. Bliss

In this case the appellee A. F. Dougherty commenced an action in replevin in the circuit court of Logan county to recover the possession of a “negative” made of a picture of Abraham Lincoln, which he claimed to own. A writ of replevin was issued, returnable to the May term, 1921. The service of the writ by the sheriff was indorsed thereon, namely, as follows: “I have duly served the within writ upon the within named A. B. Bliss by reading and at the same time delivering to him a true copy thereof this 5th day of May, 1921. Possession of "property named in this writ not taken.” The appellant…