Neuman v. Wenger

Per Curiam,

Plaintiff sued to recover the value of a fur coat left with defendant for storage, and appeals from refusal of the court below to enter judgment for want of a sufficient affidavit of defense.

The statement of claim avers that on May 19, 1930, the coat was left, together with other articles of fur wearing apparel, at defendant’s place of business for safe-keeping in cold storage, under the terms of a written contract in which he agreed, for a consideration, to keep the coat free from moths and insured against fire or theft until November 15, 1930, the value being listed at $4,000.…