Fidlin v. Collison

Plaintiffs, Eldon Fidlin and his wife, Emma Fidlin, brought suit against "William T. Collison, treasurer for the city of Saginaw, alleging conversion of personal property. From a jury verdict of no cause of action, plaintiffs appeal.

There appears to be no dispute between the parties as to the following pertinent facts: Eldon Fidlin (hereinafter referred to as plaintiff) owned and operated Mel’s Hamburg Kitchen, located at 313 South Michigan avenue in Saginaw, a well-established business. In October of 1957, plaintiff ventured into the take-out food and restaurant business and leased a corner…