McMahon v. Jacob
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
Appeal from trial term, Kings county. Action by John McMahon against Christian A. Jacob and others. 'From a judgment for plaintiff, and from an order denying a new trial, •defendants appeal.
1Opinion of the CourtWoodward, J.
This action was brought to recover damages for the wrongful taking of a piano from the possession of the plain-biff. It was originally brought against the sheriff of the county of Kings, but the defendants above named have been duly substituted, -and the action was tried as against them. The piano was taken to satisfy a judgment against the plaintiff’s daughter, and the sole question at issue was the ownership of the piano. Upon this point there was a distinct conflict of evidence, and, while it may be that there was •more evidence in support' of the theory of the defendants, it cannot be *433said…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Cole v. Fall Brook Coal Co.New York Supreme Court · 1895
- McMahon v. JacobAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1897
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