COLES v. Sutphen

Opinion by

Ross, J.,

This is an action of trespass for the conversion of certain ore crushing machinery. The plaintiffs, James G-. Coles and J. Harry Simon, secured a verdict in the amount of $1,200. Defendant’s motions for judgment n.o.v. and for a new trial were overruled, judgment entered on the verdict, and the defendant took this appeal.

The plaintiffs conducted the business of mining, quarrying and removing certain ores from various parcels of land in Bedford County. On or about June 8, 1925, thé plaintiff Coles became the owner of a certain tract of land in that county, and on or about…