Backhaus v. Buells
Oregon Supreme Court
From Marion: George H. Burnett, Judge. This is an action of replevin for hops, and resulted in a judgment for defendant, from which plaintiff appeals. A motion to dismiss the appeal for want of a proper record was overruled, the opinion being written by Mr. Justice Wolverton. Subsequently the case was heard on the merits of the appeal, and affirmed in an opinion by Mr. Chief Justice Moore.
1Opinion
On the Merits.
This action was begun November 5,1902, by A. F. Backhaus against F. W. Buells, J. Wolford, and Archie Wolford, partners, as J. Wolford & Co., Wm. Brown, and others unknown, partners as Wm. Brown & Co., to recover the possession of 44 bales of hops, weighing 9,884 pounds, or $2,423, the value thereof, in case delivery could not be had, and $1,500 for the alleged wrongful detention of the same. The cause of action had its inception in the following contract:
“ This instrument, Made and entered into this 17th day of March, 1902, between F. W. Buells, by occupation, a farmer, of the…
2Cases cited22 opinions
- Charter v. StevensNew York Supreme Court · 1846
- Fowler v. HoffmanMichigan Supreme Court · 1875
- Sabin v. Columbia Fuel Co.Oregon Supreme Court · 1893
- Mayes v. StephensOregon Supreme Court · 1901
- Reinstein v. RobertsOregon Supreme Court · 1898
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