Howlett v. Stockyards National Bank

This is an action for conversion. The plaintiff claims that she was the owner of four head of cattle which the defendants wrongfully converted to their own use to her damage in the sum of $300. The plaintiff testified positively that she was such owner. She also testified to the value of the cattle at the time of the conversion. Such testimony was competent. Seckerson v. Sinclair, 24 N. D. 623, 629, 140 N. W. 239.

It is asserted by the defendants that she is estopped to claim such ownership. Also that the court should have given appropriate instruction on the subject of estoppel.- An…