Frank v. Stearns

Claiborne G. Perry, as trustee in bankruptcy of Noah E. Workman, brought this action against Frank E. Stearns and Leslie Winter, to recover the value of certain merchandise claimed to be the property of the bankrupt, and which it is alleged the defendants converted to their own use. A jury was waived and trial had to the court, resulting in a judgment in favor of the defendant Leslie Winter, and dismissing the action against him. As against defendant Stearns, the court found in favor of the plaintiff, and rendered judgment for $3,220.13. Defendant Stearns appeals.

It appears that in November,…