Beasley v. Central of Georgia Railway Co.

1. “ In an action for the recovery of damages on account of a conversion, proof of a demand and a refusal is only required as evidence of the conversion; and where the conversion is shown by other evidence, such proof is not essential.” Merchants & Miners Trans. Co. v. Moore, 124 Ga. 482 (52 S. E. 802).

2. “ Any distinct act of dominion wrongfully asserted over another’s propperty in denial of his right, or inconsistent with it, is a conversion. It is unnecessary to show that the defendant applied it to his own use, if he exercised dominion over it in defiance of the owner’s right, or in a…