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ampton — First saw the mare on the 11th February, at the 
Crown and Anchor. Went to examine her. She ran per- 
fectly sound, and witness, on a general examination, could 
discover no unsoundness about her. The splint was about 
the size of half a bean. It would not interfere with free 
action. It was below the knee. Would not say she might 
not have had tenderness from the splint at the time of the 
purchase, as on the formation of it its pressure on the peri- 
ostum would cause a tenderness, and consequently some 
lameness. If the mare was improperly loaded it might cause 
fresh inflammation. 
By the Court — There was nothing in the appearance of the 
splint to lead him to suppose it had ever caused lameness. 
By Mr. Becke — While in the course of formation, a splint 
usually causes lameness. 
William Slatcher, ostler at the Crown and Anchor, said 
that the Monday the mare came from Wootton Mr. Cham- 
bers mounted her and rode her away. Put the saddle 
and bridle on for Mr. Chambers. The mare was sent back 
to the Crown and Anchor on the Friday, and witness took her 
to Wootton and brought her back, Mr. Higgins refusing to 
take her in ; and she had been at the Crown and Anchor ever 
since. Mr. Hi ggins had not been to look at her. 
Daniel Sellers , keeps the Crown and Anchor at Northamp- 
ton. The man who brought the mare back, said, 66 Fve 
brought the pony back.’* Told him he should take it to 
Wootton. The man replied, “ My orders are to bring her 
here, and Mr. Chambers will be down presently.” Mr. 
Chambers did not come. 
By Mr. Becke — Did not recollec^seeing Chambers on the 
Thursday, the day before the mare was brought back, and 
telling; him if he did not like her to send her back. 
Did not then know Mr. Chambers. Had settled for coal 
with him since. Never said anything to him about the mare. 
Should charge about eight shillings a week for her keep. 
This was the case. 
Mr. Becke , for defendant, said his case was that the mare 
was taldm back by plaintiff, and that she was not sound as 
warranted. He called — 
Mr. Chambers , the defendant — Am a superintendent in 
the county police force. Bought the mare warranted right 
and sound all over. Received her on Monday. On 
Tuesday examined her ; found something on the knee he 
did not like, and had her examined by Mr. Brake. 
Next day drove the mare to Welford; she went sound 
there. Kept the mare in the stable at Welford 
