Slade v. Kurrus

This was a suit in trover, brought by James P. Slade, plaintiff in error, as assignee of L. R. Ellis and A. M. Jennings, against Joseph A. Kurrus, defendant in error, based on the alleged unlawful taking by Kurrus of certain goods and chattels, described as being a “complete laundry outfit” from Slade, who claimed and was in possession of the same by virtue of a deed of assignment to him made by said Ellis and Jennings. There was a plea of not guilty, a trial by jury and a verdict in favor of Kurrus. A judgment was entered against Slade for costs and he brings the case to this court for…