Abrahams v. Weiller

Per Curiam :

This was an action of trover, brought to recover the value of five barrels of whisky, the property of appellee, which appellant had converted to his own use. A trial of the cause before the court, a jury having been waived, resulted in a judgment in appellee’s favor for the value of the goods.

Two grounds are' relied upon to reverse the judgment—

First—It is claimed the evidence did not warrant the finding.

Second—A new trial should have been granted, on account of newly discovered evidence.

The goods in question had been shipped to Schmed & Labes, of Chicago, who held them in store…