¶1This was an action of trespass, brought before a justice of the peace, by Smith against Jencks, for taking a quantity of hay, which Jencks claimed by virtue of a chattel mortgage. The questions were, as to the hen of the mortgage—being given upon the grass when growing. And whether the mortgage was properly executed. (Reported 1 Comst. 90.)
4 How. Pr. 183
Jencks v. Smith
Decided November 15, 1847
New York Court of Appeals · decided 1847-11-15
<p>Judgment of the Supreme Court reversed, and that of the Common Pleas affirmed.</p>
Decided 1847-11-15