39 Kan. 525 | Kan. | 1888
Opinion by
It is claimed that the turning-over of the cattle to the receiver upon the order of the court is a complete answer and defense to the action against the sureties on the redelivery bond. Where property is in the custody of an officer, and for the purpose of holding the prop
The record seems to show that the court, after the demurrer was overruled, rendered judgment on the pleadings for the defendants. Under the view herein expressed, we think the court erred in rendering judgment for the defendants, but if submitted upon the pleadings should have rendered judgment thereon in favor of the plaintiff for the difference in value of the cattle as found by the jury in the replevin suit and the amount for which the cattle were sold at the receiver’s sale. It is therefore recommended that the judgment of the court below be reversed, and that the cause be remanded, with the order that further proceedings be had in accordance with the views herein expressed.
By the Court: It is so ordered.