Wamser v. . Browning, King Co.
New York Court of Appeals
Appeal from a judgment of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court in the first judicial department, entered November 27, 1905, affirming a judgment of the Appellate Term which affirmed a-judgment in favor of plaintiff entered upon a decision of the Municipal Court of the city of New York. The nature of the action and the facts, so far as material, are stated in the opinion.
1Opinion of the CourtHaight, J.
This action was brought to recover the value of a watch, chain and cigar cutter, which were stolen from the plaintiff in 'defendant’s store. The defendant is a corporation engaged in conducting the business of a clothing store in the city of Hew York.
The plaintiff, in company with one Ernest Mayer, a friend, called at the defendant’s store for the purpose of purchasing a garment and went to Stumpf, a clerk with whom they were acquainted and asked for a vest. Stumpf was then engaged in waiting upon another customer, but according to the plaintiff’s testimony, told him that the vests were piled…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- Bunnell v. . SternNew York Court of Appeals · 1890
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