Sheldon-Mather Timber Co. v. Itasca Lumber Co.
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Action in tbe district court for St. Louis county to recover $1,012.77 for conversion of a quantity of saw logs. Tbe answer was a general denial. Tbe case was tried before Dancer, J., who made findings as set forth in tbe opinion and as conclusion of law ordered judgment in favor of plaintiffs. From the judgment entered pursuant to tbe findings, defendant appealed.
1Opinion of the CourtPhilip E. Brown, J.
Action for tbe conversion of certain logs, known as tbe “Cameron logs,” and otherwise designated as tbe “white paint timber,” alleged to have been tbe property of tbe plaintiffs, but wrongfully converted by the defendant in disregard of tbe plaintiffs’ rights. The alleged conversion was denied, and tbe cause tried to the court without a jury, and findings made in favor of tbe plaintiffs. From a judgment rendered thereon tbe defendant appealed."
The court, after finding tbe corporate character of tbe parties, further found as facts: That during the logging season of 1909-1910, one Cameron cut…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- McDonald v. BayhaSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1904
- Merz v. CroxenSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1907
- Cotton Lumber & Mercantile Co. v. St. Louis River Dam & Improvement Co.Supreme Court of Minnesota · 1911
- Kloos v. GatzSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1906
- Chase v. BaskervilleSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1904
3Cited by2 opinions
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