Guerin v. Kirst

Plaintiffs brought this action to recover possession of a' certain Caterpillar tractor, or its value, together- with ■ damages-for its detention by defendant, who claimed as an innocent purchaser. The case was tried before a jury, which rejected plaintiffs’ demand in ioto and returned a verdict in favor of defendant. Prom the judgment accordingly entered and the order denying their motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict, plaintiffs appeal.

As their principal ground for reversal, plaintiffs challenge the sufficiency of the evidence, particularly as related to the federal Emergency…