Ruehling v. Hornung

Opinion by

Gawthrop, J.,

This is an action in replevin brought October 15, 1925, to recover three articles of jewelry, an engagement ring, a wrist watch and a medallion, valued at $1,700, the ownership and right of possession of which plaintiff claims to be in him. In his statement of claim he averred that Miss Hornung orally agreed to marry him; that in consequence of, and relying upon, this promise he purchased the diamond engagement ring valued at $800' and presented it to her on or about April 17, 1924; that later in the year 1924 he presented the diamond wrist watch and the medallion to…