Atau v. Goo Wan Hoy

OPINION OF THE COURT BY

ROBERTSON, C.J.

The plaintiff obtained judgment against the defendant in an action of replevin to recover possession of a moving picture machine, and damages for its detention.

The evidence showed that the parties, both residents of Honolulu, executed a written agreement on May 19, 1914, whereby the defendant agreed to sell, and the plaintiff *183agreed to buy the machine for the sum of $275, of which $100 was paid at the time, and the balance was to be paid as follows: $25 on June 20, $50 on July 20, $50 on August 20 and $50 on September 20. The agreement provided that until…