Legal Opinion

Shields v. Guffey

Supreme Court of Iowa

Decided October 18, 1859PublishedCited by 9 opinions

Appeal from Poweshiek District Court. REPLEVIN. The defendant, as sheriff, levied upon the property in dispute, as belonging to Shields, Pollock & Co. The plaintiff, a member of the firm, claims it as his. Yerdict and judgment for defendant; and plaintiff appeals. The errors alleged are presented in the opinion of the court. cited Graves v. Dela-plaine, 14 Johnson 148; Code 1851 section 1783. relied upon Adams v. Foley, 4 Iowa 44.

1Opinion of the CourtWright, C. J.

Defendant took, and offered to read, the deposition of Pollock, a member of the firm of Shields, Pollock & Co., for the purpose of proving property in them. To this, plaintiff objected; his objection was overruled, and the ruling is assigned for error. Upon what ground plaintiff’s objection was overruled, is not disclosed. To mention none *323other, a sufficient one is found in the terms of the agreement under which the deposition Ayas taken. ,It Ayas by the parties agreed, that the deposition of this partner should be taken, and “yyken so taken, and returned, as aforesaid, shall, and may be used…

2Cited by9 opinions

  1. Wright v. Illinois & Mississippi Telegraph Co.Supreme Court of Iowa · 1866
  2. German Savings Bank v. Citizens National BankSupreme Court of Iowa · 1897
  3. Coffin v. GephartSupreme Court of Iowa · 1865
  4. State v. DelongSupreme Court of Iowa · 1861
  5. Langworthy v. ConnellyNebraska Supreme Court · 1883

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