Matthews v. Smith's Express Co.
New York County Courts
Appeal from justice of the peace. Action by Matthews against Smith’s Express Company for trespass to personal property. From a judgment in favor of plaintiff, defendant appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtWeiaht, J.
This is an action for trespass to personal property. The parties, both plaintiff and defendant, were engaged in the express, storage, and carting business in Rockland and New York counties, and elsewhere, each having his or its office and principal place of business in Hyack, in this county. On or about May 24, 1892, the plaintiff, through the request or direction in writing of one Mrs. Smith, took possession of the personal property in question, consisting chiefly of household goods, at the residence of Mrs. Smith, *133in New York city, to have the same shipped, transported, and delivered for…
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