Shippen Bros. Lumber Co. v. Jones

Shippen Brothers Lumber Company brought an action against A. M. Jones, to recover' certain lumber to which the plaintiff claimed title. The defendant denied that he was in possession of any lumber belonging to the plaintiff. The jury found for the defendant. The plaintiff moved for a new trial, which was denied, and it excepted.

1. The evidence was sufficient to support the verdict.

2. During the progress of the trial the plaintiff tendered in evidence a receiver’s report showing the quantities of lumber of different descriptions at the yards of the plaintiff and reported as belonging to the…