“A man's dog stands by him in prosperity and in poverty, in health and in sickness,” expressed George Graham Vest in September of 1870 (Vest). These sentimental words were used by Vest for the justice of an innocently, killed dog by a pretentious farmer. Four years after the Civil War and Missouri farming begin to return after war-destroyed land. As well as, the rise of Leonidas Hornsby’s family owned business of farming and herding sheep. Although, it was difficult to maintain business due to prowling dogs. By doing so, the Hornsby family made a vow to shoot any dogs that stepped a paw into their property. Unfortunately, Old Drum, a prized hound owned by Charles Burden, was mistakenly shot. In result, Burden sued Hornsby for the death
