Woods v. Nichols
Supreme Court of Rhode Island
Trespass on the Case for trover and conversion. The facts are stated in the opinion. Heard on petition of plaintiff for a new trial. New trial granted.
1Opinion of the Court
Stiness, J.(1) The plaintiff sited, in trover for the conversion of a buggy. January 2, 1899, he leased the buggy to Waldo E. Barnes, Jr., by written agreement, which stipulated that Barnes might have possession of it for thirty days for $155, paying $50 cash on that day, and the balance, $105, on February 1, 1899 ; that he should not assign, underlet, or part with possession of the buggy without the written consent of the plaintiff, and that the property in the buggy was to remain in the plaintiff until the payment of the full sum, at or before the expiration of said time. Barnes paid $25…
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- Morrill v. MoultonSupreme Court of Vermont · 1867
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