Wilson v. Dyer

This is an action of tort for the conversion of seven separate articles of sawmill machinery. The plea was the general denial, and trial was had by jury. On the trial five distinct factual situations developed. There was a 14" moulder, the plaintiff’s claim being that it became his property as a commission for services rendered the defendants, the defense being that the plaintiff never had either title or right to possession. A 6 inch C. B. Rogers flooring machine and a Chase top saw the plaintiff said he loaned to the defendants, defendant Dyer claimed that the defendants had purchased these…