Wood v. Garner

Smith, Judge.

Appellees brought a trover action and obtained a jury verdict in the amount of $2,400. Appellant asserts that the claim was barred by the statute of limitations and by the equitable doctrine of laches. Appellant also contends that the evidence of value was insufficient to support the verdict. We affirm.

Appellee’s complaint alleged that “[o]n or about 1954, Plaintiff placed in the care and possession of the deceased certain valuable antique china items... Said items were placed in the Deceased’s care and possession for storage purposes only.” The deceased was married to appellee’s…