Galeppi v. C. Swanston & Son

This is an action for the conversion of twenty-seven head of bovine cattle of the alleged value of $2,871.83. The defendant is engaged in “meat packing, slaughtering,—general meat packing business.” The complaint is in the usual form. The answer, in addition to denials of allegations of the complaint, alleges:

“That said plaintiff on or about the 13th day of November, 1928, entered into a sale or agreement of sale of all the cattle mentioned in the complaint to one C. W. King, and pursuant to said agreement, delivered said cattle to C. W. King, who with the knowledge, acquiescence and consent…