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56 Ala. 595

Chandler v. Jones

Supreme Court of Alabama

Decided December 15, 1876

Supreme Court of Alabama · decided 1876-12-15

The record does not show the name of the presiding judge. This action was brought by H. C. Jones, against E. G. Chandler, for the recovery of a horse, with damages for its detention; and was commenced before a justice of the peace.

Decided 1876-12-15

BBICKELL, C. J.

¶1The rendition of final judgment by default, in an action of detinue, without the intervention of a jury, ascertaining the value of the chattel sued for, and assessing damages for its detention, is erroneous.'

¶2The judgment is reversed, and the cause remanded.

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