Hooven, Owens, Rentschler Co. v. City of Atlantic
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Cass District Court. — Hon. Thomas Arthur, Judge. Action in replevin to recover a steam engine furnished and used in connection with the electric lighting plant of defendant. From a verdict and judgment in favor of defendant, the plaintiff appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtWithrow, J.
I. This is an action in replevin, brought by the appellant to recover one tandem compound condensing engine, valued at $5,160, or to recover the value thereof, and $5,500 damages for the wrongful detention thereof. The appellant claimed to be the absolute owner of the engine in controversy, and that the actual market value thereof was $5,160. That it contracted said property to one J os. A. Bortenlanger, conditionally, appellant retaining the title to or ownership of said property, until full and final payment therefor should be made, according to the terms of said contract, which was as…
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