Beverstock v. Johns

Plaintiff’s petition, as amended, asserts that he is the absolute and unqualified owner of a Chevrolet sedan, acquired by purchase on January 10, 1942; defendant wrongfully retains possession thereof; its value is $900; plaintiff has been damaged in the sum of $50. The prayer was for a writ of replevin, judgment for possession of the automobile or for damages. The answer asserts a general denial except that the value of the sedan is alleged to be $1,000. In a separate division, the answer also asserts that plaintiff and defendant are partners at Webster City, Iowa, operating the Home Lumber…