Maynard v. . Anderson
New York Court of Appeals
This was an action to recover possession of a piano. Plaintiff had contracted for the sale of the piano to one Hawks for fifty dollars cash and the note of the latter for $350; he to have possession, but the title to remain in plaintiff until the purchase money was paid. The fifty dollars was paid and, Hawks received the piano, but did not pay the note. He subsequently pledged the piano to defendant to secure the payment of forty-two dollars.
Read the full summary
This was an action to recover possession of a piano. Plaintiff had contracted for the sale of the piano to one Hawks for fifty dollars cash and the note of the latter for $350; he to have possession, but the title to remain in plaintiff until the purchase money was paid. The fifty dollars was paid and, Hawks received the piano, but did not pay the note. He subsequently pledged the piano to defendant to secure the payment of forty-two dollars. Hpon demand, she refused to deliver np the piano, claiming to own it. Held, as above; also held, on authority of Ballard v. Burgett (40 H. Y., 314),…
1Opinion of the Court
Johnson, C.,
reads for reversal of order of General Term granting a new trial, and affirmance of judgment entered on report of referee.
All concur.
Judgment accordingly.
2Cited by6 opinions
- Williams v. AsheCalifornia Supreme Court · 1896
- Kirtley v. MorrisMissouri Court of Appeals · 1891
- Sutton v. StephanCalifornia Supreme Court · 1894
- Chase v. PutnamCalifornia Supreme Court · 1897
- Brackett v. PiersonAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1906
1 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.