Noyes v. Bank of Italy

THE COURT.

This is an appeal from a judgment on a verdict in favor of the plaintiff for the sum of $10,000 in an action for conversion.

The facts essential to a proper disposition of the appeal are undisputed. Paul Petrich, plaintiff’s bankrupt, conducted a wholesale and retail fresh fish and fish canning business at San Diego under the name of Coronado Pish Company. On August 10, 1923, an involuntary petition in bankruptcy was filed against him by his creditors. He was adjudicated a bankrupt and on October 22, 1923, the plaintiff was appointed the trustee of the bankrupt’s estate. On November…