1951 Horry County SC Court Case Hampshire Sow Hog Dispute # 1123

Original August 22, 1951 Horry County, South Carolina Magistrate Court document concerning a dispute over possession of a hog. The case names K. Evens as plaintiff and F. G. Watts as defendant. The property is described as one Hampshire sow with a white stripe, weighing approximately 150 pounds, with a stated value of $30. The plaintiff claimed ownership and alleged that the defendant wrongfully withheld the animal. This multi-part legal form includes the affidavit in claim and delivery, summons to the defendant, plaintiff’s undertaking, surety signatures and magistrate endorsements. The hearing was scheduled for August 29, 1951, at 10:00 a.m. in Bayboro, South Carolina. Printed by the Timesaver Publishing Company of Conway, South Carolina. A fascinating piece of rural Horry County legal and agricultural history with an unusual livestock-related subject. Condition shows age-related toning, scattered stains, original folds, edge wear and some weakness along the fold lines. Please examine all photographs carefully for exact condition, signatures and content. Sold as an original vintage court document.