Arnold v. Feingold

LaFetra, Ch. J.

This action was commenced to recover the sum of $2,200 and interest. Plaintiff was the owner and entitled to the immediate possession of a diamond bracelet. He delivered it under the usual jeweler’s memorandum to a Mr. Kramer, who in turn ■under a similar agreement delivered it to a third party. The latter pledged it with the defendant, a pawnbroker, for an advance of $2,000. Upon discovery of the article in the possession of the pawnbroker, the plaintiff demanded its return. Upon refusal and to insure its immediate return he was compelled to pay the advance and in addition…