Rodgers v. Brittain

Brittain brought trover against Bodgers for conversion of a drill machine. The case shows that the machine was some time in the winter of 1870-1 taken from the shop of Brittain to the shop of Bodgers, and remained there till suit brought in November, 1875. That during this interval Bodgers used it. Demand was made of Bodgers before suit brought, and refused.

It also appeared that defendant some time in March, 1871, purchased the machine at a sale under chattel mortgage given by Brittain. This sale seems to have been after the removal. Brittain claims that the mortgage had been paid, and this…