49 Mo. App. 491 | Mo. Ct. App. | 1892
This was an action of replevin to recover the possession of a colt. The facts as we learn them from the evidence are that in January, 1889, one Walker executed to plaintiff a deed of trust conveying to him, amongst other personal property, “one bay mare, fifteen hands high, in foal by N. Barnes’ horse,” to secure a certain promissory note therein mentioned which was duly recorded. The colt in question was foaled by the mare on the first of May, 1889. On October 4, following, the defendant purchased the colt of Walker while it was following the mare. Colts are usually weaned when six months old, but “often run longer.” Walker made default in the [payment of the debt secured by the deed of trust, and the plaintiff under its provisions was authorized to take possession of the property covered by it. Plaintiff discovering that the defendant was in possession of the. colt demanded it, which demand being refused, he brought this action. The plaintiff had judgment in the circuit court, and the defendant has appealed.