Rodgers v. Crum

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Parker, J.:

This was an action for damages for conversion of farm machinery. The plaintiff recovered and the defendant appeals.

In order to fully understand the all-decisive issue involved it will be necessary to summarize the pleadings, the opening statements of the parties and the proceedings resulting in the rendition of the judgment.

The petition alleges the plaintiff was the owner' of certain farm machinery which was sold by the defendant and therefore, wrongfully converted by her. The answer contains a general denial and other allegations to the…