Beasley v. Morris

Plaintiff brought an action of detinue against defendant to recover possession of two insurance policies and deeds to certain burial lots in Lincoln Cemetery. Afterward the statement of claim was amended so as to eliminate any claims to the deeds. Defendant admitted he held the two insurance policies but claimed he had paid premiums on the policies at plaintiff’s request amounting to $156 which plaintiff had often promised to pay but had failed to do so. He also claimed $75 from plaintiff for room and board and claimed recoupment for the $156 and he filed a counterclaim for the $75.

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