Defendants sought review of the judgment of the District Court

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Defendants sought review of the judgment of the District Court, Fourth Judicial District, City and County of San Francisco (California) in favor of plaintiff.

Overview

Defendants sought review of the lower court judgment in favor of plaintiff in plaintiff's action concerning a bill of sale for a herd of cattle. On appeal, the court reversed the judgment of the lower court. The court held that it was not proper for plaintiff to obtain a judgment in equity in the action because it could have maintained an action upon the contract for the recovery of damages in the case.

Outcome

The court reversed the judgment of the lower court and ordered judgment in favor of defendants.