Eldridge v. Hoefer
Oregon Supreme Court
From Marion: George H. Burnett,.Judge. This is an action by F. J. Eldridge against John Hoefer and another, partners, to recover damages for the conversion and use by the defendants of a hophouse for the years 1896 to 1901, inclusive.
Read the full summary
From Marion: George H. Burnett,.Judge. This is an action by F. J. Eldridge against John Hoefer and another, partners, to recover damages for the conversion and use by the defendants of a hophouse for the years 1896 to 1901, inclusive. It is alleged in the complaint that plaintiff is the owner of the hophouse in question; that in August, 1896, the defendants wrongfully and unlawfully seized and took possession of it, and converted the same to their own use until August 20, 1902, when it was restored to the plaintiff; that during all such time the defendants continuously used and occupied the…
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Bean
1. The hophouse in controversy was built by the plaintiff in 1895 on premises formerly owned by him, but which had previously been sold under a decree of foreclosure, the sale confirmed, and the certificate of sale purchased by the defendants, who subsequently received a deed for the premises. About August 20, Í 902, the plaintiff, without defendants’ knowledge or consent, removed the house to an adjoining tract of land and sold or pretended to sell it to one Aral. On September 5, 1902, the defendants, by contract, in writing with Aral, leased the house for that *242year at a rental of $15 a day…
2Cases cited14 opinions
- Ombony v. . JonesNew York Court of Appeals · 1859
- Ewing v. BlountSupreme Court of Alabama · 1852
- Curtis v. WardSupreme Court of Connecticut · 1850
- Fields v. WilliamsSupreme Court of Alabama · 1890
- Central Branch Railroad v. FritzSupreme Court of Kansas · 1878
9 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.
3Cited by19 opinions
- Blake-McFall Co. v. WilsonOregon Supreme Court · 1920
- Hall v. WorkOregon Supreme Court · 1960
- Sargent v. American Bank & Trust Co.Oregon Supreme Court · 1916
- Tsuru v. BayerHawaii Supreme Court · 1920
- Backus v. WestOregon Supreme Court · 1922
14 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.