Legal Opinion

Hoppin v. Avery

Michigan Supreme Court

Decided October 9, 1891PublishedCited by 6 opinions

■ Error to Van Burén. (Buck, J.) Trover. Defendant brings error. The facts are stated in the opinion.

1Opinion of the CourtMcGrath, J.

This is trover for the conversion of a horse. Plaintiff had judgment, and defendant appeals.

In March, 1886, John D. Sherman gave two chattel mortgages upon certain horses, including the one for the-value of which this suit is brought, — one to plaintiff, and the other to one Sellick. Sellick assigned his mortgage to plaintiff. Plaintiff, in the fall of 1886, placed the mortgages in the hands of one Eldridge for foreclosure* Eldridge demanded the horses from Sherman, who asked for an extension of time, and was granted one day. Eldridge on the next day went for the horses, and Sherman…

2Cases cited3 opinions

  1. Fifield v. EdwardsMichigan Supreme Court · 1878
  2. Eldridge v. ShermanMichigan Supreme Court · 1888
  3. Eldredge v. ShermanMichigan Supreme Court · 1890

3Cited by6 opinions

  1. Watkins v. Siler Logging Co.Washington Supreme Court · 1941
  2. Brown v. Wabash Railway Co.Missouri Court of Appeals · 1926
  3. Fultz v. FultzTennessee Supreme Court · 1943
  4. Howell v. VITO'S TRUCKING AND EXCAVATING COMPANYMichigan Court of Appeals · 1970
  5. Banks v. BillupsMichigan Supreme Court · 1958

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