Maddox v. Reynolds
Supreme Court of Arkansas
Appeal from Van Burén Circuit Court. BRICE B. Hudgins, Judge. The goods sought to be recovered constituted part of a stock of goods which had been purchased by Reynolds from Dr. Steel, who purchased from Mrs. Neely, as surviving member of the insolvent firm of J. M. Bradford & Co. Through her husband as agent, Mrs. Neely had sold her entire stock of goods and her accounts to Dr. Steel for a sum not stated, but estimated to be about fifty cents on the dollar.
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Appeal from Van Burén Circuit Court. BRICE B. Hudgins, Judge. The goods sought to be recovered constituted part of a stock of goods which had been purchased by Reynolds from Dr. Steel, who purchased from Mrs. Neely, as surviving member of the insolvent firm of J. M. Bradford & Co. Through her husband as agent, Mrs. Neely had sold her entire stock of goods and her accounts to Dr. Steel for a sum not stated, but estimated to be about fifty cents on the dollar. The goods afterwards invoiced at $1,700, and the accounts amounted to $400. The consideration of the sale was the surrender of a note…
1Opinion of the Court
Wood, J..
We find no error in the first instruction given by the court on. the motion of the plaintiff (appellee). It fairly 'covers the issues made by the pleadings and proof. It is as follows: “Gentlemen of the jury: The plaintiff, Reynolds, brings this suit for replevin against W. S. Maddox for certain goods and merchandise, claiming to be the owner thereof. The defendant admits that the plaintiff was in possession of the goods in question, claiming title thereto by reason of a sale of said goods to said Reynolds by Dr. Steel. Defendant further admits that Dr. Steel bought said goods of and…
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